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Academy Developing Code for Ethical AI

Peter J. Embí, M.D., addresses the ethical considerations involved in the use of artificial intelligence in a clinical or research setting.

3D Scans Provide Surgical Details in Real Time

Researchers develop a process to map and analyze surgical specimens to aid surgeon-pathologist communication.

Lessons Impart Historical Perspective to Physician Trainees

Besides leadership and health-system knowledge, doctors-in-training should understand a community’s past to gain insight into patient needs.

Medical expertise infused with integrated technology allows Vanderbilt Health specialists to build partnerships and elevate care in complex and specialized cases.

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Asynchronous eVisits Address Routine Patient Concerns

New program establishes eVisit protocol using asynchronous messaging that may address the concern or lead to a more in-depth telehealth or in-person appointment.

How Social Factors Contribute to Telehealth Success

Study sheds light on the influence of social determinants of health on effective telehealth sessions.

Three-quarters of Physicians Brush Off Automated Advice

Physicians mostly ignored the evidence-based suggestions for their pediatric patients.

Clinical Alert Technology Meets the Digital Divide

Study urges care in use of information technology support for clinical decision-making due to patient access disparities.
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Clinicians Call on Clickbusters to Streamline Alerts

Program optimizes clinical-decision support alerts and helps build a culture of continuous evaluation.
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Chatbot Weighs in for Clinical Decision Support

Study suggests an AI-based tool may help can offer a more comprehensive picture in some cases.