The idea of AI being used in healthcare is both exciting and concerning. Google has been testing AI systems to help doctors diagnose and treat patients more efficiently, but there are important ethical issues we need to consider.
As nurses, we’re trained to treat patients as whole beings—biologically, psychologically, socially, and emotionally. We see beyond the diagnosis to the person as a whole, which is something AI simply cannot replicate.
While AI tools in healthcare may help with diagnostics and treatment recommendations, they miss the human touch. AI can analyze data and suggest options, but it can’t truly understand the emotional needs of a patient or provide the comforting presence that a nurse or doctor can.
🔹 Bio – AI can process medical data, but it can’t examine a patient’s body with the intuition and care that a nurse can.
🔹 Psych – AI can’t sense a patient’s anxiety or offer emotional support, nor can it communicate empathy to help ease fears.
🔹 Social – AI doesn’t build relationships with families or support them in navigating complex healthcare decisions.
Ultimately, AI may assist in some aspects of care, but it will never replace the holistic, compassionate care that only humans can provide. The role of real healthcare professionals is irreplaceable, especially when it comes to understanding the full scope of a patient’s needs.
AI can support the medical team, but it will always be the human touch—the ability to connect, empathize, and care—that makes a difference in healthcare.
Have a nice day,
Mariah 💗😊
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AI in healthcare is cool and all, but yeah, a machine isn't gonna hold your hand when you're scared or crack a joke to lighten the mood. Tech is great, but nothing beats real human care
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Sounds cool but very concerning.
very concerning indeed
Though we had been using robot-assisted high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) systems for image-guided therapies, specially for non cancerous enlarged prostate effectively- less invasive and better for the patients, Also hospital have robots for helping retract the tissue for long procedures as assistants cannot cope sometimes, get really tired and wiped out specially for a long procedures. Most of my colleagues get spinal issues just from retracting. I had shoulder problems twice but thankfully sorted. All work related. It is useful in some areas but still needs guidance, and it does help out a bit to lessen the burden but cannot depend on that.
Plenty of things going on backstage and some don't realize that, especially in the operating theatre area. We don't just appear and treat patients, lots of preparation to do to get people treated effectively and efficiently. 👍
People really don’t see the behind the scenes struggle in the medical field. Everyone thinks it's just doctors showing up and fixing things, but the prep, the strain, the long hours, not a joke. Hope tech keeps improving to make it easier