AI will Revolutionise Our ‘Disorganised’ Healthcare System, but Only if it has Reliable Data

The article emphasizes the potential of AI to revolutionize healthcare delivery by analyzing vast amounts of data. It highlights the challenges of managing healthcare data efficiently and proposes shared care records as a solution to enable AI integration. However, it stresses the need for solid foundational data structures and a reevaluation of existing models to fully harness AI’s capabilities. The author advocates for a return to the drawing board to establish complete datasets and build trust in AI. Despite technological advancements, human expertise remains essential, and the article concludes by affirming the potential for AI to enhance healthcare delivery in the UK and Ireland.