This article appeared a day or so ago.Is the computer about to replace your GP? Smart phones are becoming ‘mobile doctors’October 14, 2016 4:30pmSue Dunlevy News Corp Australia NetworkEXCLUSIVEComputers are beating doctors at diagnosing melanoma, they can categorise your personality type and even tell if you are pregnant and now they are putting a doctor in your pocket.Your smart phone is about to become a mobile doctor providing instant personalised health advice, reminding you about health screens, storing your medical records and helping you manage your illnesses.It will make medical appointments for you when you need a pap smear or skin check, order your prescription medication when it is due to run out, allow you to attach blood test and x-ray results, and remind you when your kid’s vaccinations need updating.IBM is developing an artificial intelligence called Watson that works like the human brain and responds to natural language and it has proved better than doctors at...
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