Watson, come here! The role of intelligent systems in health care

Abstract

The use of intelligent systems in health care, while not new, is rapidly increasing with the development of new functions and features. Examples can be found in nearly all the major research areas of intelligent systems, including deduction, perception, prediction, robotics, and natural language, as well as combinations of these. Some barriers still exist to their adoption, including technological capacity and resistance by practitioners, but the evidence of their potential for reducing costs and improving outcomes indicates wider usage to come.