Clinical Documentation and Patient Care Using Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology.
Publication Title
J Am Coll Radiol
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-22-2019
Abstract
Detailed clinical documentation is required in the patient-facing specialty of radiation oncology. The burden of clinical documentation has increased significantly with the introduction of electronic health records and participation in payer-mandated quality initiatives. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reduce the burden of data entry associated with clinical documentation, provide clinical decision support, improve quality and value, and integrate patient data from multiple sources. The authors discuss key elements of an AI-enhanced clinic and review some emerging technologies in the industry. Challenges regarding data privacy, regulation, and medicolegal liabilities must be addressed for such AI technologies to be successful.
Area of Special Interest
Cancer
Specialty/Research Institute
Oncology
