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The Digital Doctor

Hope, Hype, and Harm at the Dawn of Medicine's Computer Age
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In 'The Digital Doctor,' Bob Wachter explores the transformative impact of technology on healthcare.

He examines how electronic health records and other digital tools have revolutionized medical practice, leading to both improvements and unintended consequences.

Wachter discusses the challenges of implementing technology in complex healthcare systems and highlights the need for thoughtful design and user-centered approaches.

The book also delves into the ethical considerations surrounding digital health, including privacy, data security, and algorithmic bias.

Ultimately, 'The Digital Doctor' offers a critical perspective on the digital revolution in healthcare and proposes strategies for harnessing technology to improve patient care and outcomes.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Bob Wachter
as a grumpy book about the transition from paper to digital records in healthcare.
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661. Can A.I. Save Your Life?
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Dr. Graham Walker
as one of his favorite books about electronic health records and the digitalization of medicine.
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What Doctors Get Wrong About AI with Robert Wachter, MD
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Christina Farr
as a seminal book covering technology trends in healthcare.
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Dr. Robert Wachter on why healthcare is finally ready for its "giant leap" because of AI
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Bob Wachter
as a 'grumpy book' about the transition from paper to digital records.
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30. Can A.I. Save Your Life?
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Eric Topol
as a previous book written by Bob Wachter some years ago.
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Robert Wachter & Eric Topol - Discuss a Giant Leap Book
Mentioned by David Avrin as extremely complimentary to radiology in chapter four.
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36 - Reflection on the Imaging Informatics Field
Mentioned in the episode description to note the guest's prior bestselling book and credibility in digital health topics.
Can AI Reduce Medical Errors?
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Michael Esquivel
as a prior book he wrote on healthcare going from paper to digital.
A Roadmap for Innovators and A Giant Leap for AI | Dr. Bob Wachter & Halle Tecco
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Bob Wachter
as a book he wrote 10 years ago about medicine going from paper to digital.
S1, E24 - Bob Wachter, MD | A Giant Leap: AI in Healthcare
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John Driscoll
referencing the guest's earlier book about healthcare technology and its unintended consequences.
One Giant Leap for Healthcare AI w/ Dr. Robert Wachter, Author, A Giant Leap

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