Artificial Intelligence: Health Sector’s ally or an Opportunist?

Healthcare is known for being constantly updated with the latest technological advances and knowledge. The successful implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) has improved interactions between doctors and patients and increased patient satisfaction. In spite of this, AI may pose a significant threat in terms of job opportunities of future healthcare professionals. To date there are numerous unfilled gaps in the understanding of how AI should be completely incorporated in the healthcare sector. Our aim was to assist in bridging these gaps by conducting a survey-based research.

The research employed a quantitative methodology, using a closed-ended, faculty-validated questionnaire, to explore the viewpoints of undergraduate students at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University on the application of AI in the healthcare field.

Participants acknowledged AI's ability to enhance diagnostic accuracy, speed up the healthcare process, and increase efficiency in administrative tasks.

Although, AI would be more efficient than humans in doing specific tasks may, it lacks the basic understanding of human emotions which is a crucial quality required by all healthcare professionals. Creating a safe space for the patients and their families are one of the key pillars for smooth interactions for a bond between the patients and healthcare professionals.