AI a ‘necessity’ in Saudi healthcare, but will never replace doctors: Hospital chief

AI a ‘necessity’ in Saudi healthcare, but will never replace doctors: Hospital chief

Artificial intelligence will not replace physicians, but rather empower them to match Saudi Arabia’s rapidly modernizing healthcare system, the Chief Information Officer of one of the Kingdom’s leading hospitals told Al Arabiya English.

As Saudi Arabia continues to make strides towards modernizing healthcare, the Kingdom is leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the landscape of patient care.

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“We believe AI’s role is to empower medical professionals to do and achieve more rather than replace human intelligence,” Osama Alswailem of Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) said.

“Yes, AI has emerged as a powerful tool in healthcare, revolutionizing how we provide and receive medical care,” the Chief Information Officer said.

“One of the most significant benefits of AI in healthcare is its ability to increase productivity and service utilization, enabling physicians to focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks.”

“AI, for example, can assist physicians with various daily operations, such as reviewing medical images, analyzing patient data, and identifying potential health risks.”

“AI is designed to work alongside human experts, providing them with additional insights and support. And while AI has the potential