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The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Health for Working-age
Adults and Older Adults

Marjeta Logar Čuček
University Clinical Center Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Introduction and purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous positive effects
that extend to various aspects of human life. It can be understood as a “machine sys-
tem” that, for a set of goals defined by humans, can make forecasts, formulate recom-
mendations, or take decisions in real or virtual environments with varying degrees of
autonomy. It pushes the boundaries both in technological capabilities and in the man-
ner in which it is used, also in healthcare. It is crucial to perceive AI not as a substitute
for human work, but as a tool that can help employees achieve more favorable work
outcomes, improve cost-effectiveness, and better understand complex medical data.
The implementation of AI in healthcare services requires a critical assessment of the
ethical and legal aspects of its use. The purpose of the research is to identify the op-
portunities and significance of using artificial intelligence in the field of healthcare for
working-age adults and older adults.
Content presentation: The demands for improvement and higher quality of healthcare
services are increasing. Automated solutions are vital in order to achieve this goal,
and artificial intelligence can play a significant role. Development is focused on building
models based on extensive databases of successfully solved healthcare cases. A pre-
requisite for the introduction of new technologies is the transformation of traditional
clinical information systems with limited data analysis capabilities. This includes digital-
isation of data from various levels of healthcare, enabling a machine-readable elec-
tronic health record. Research indicates that the use of AI in healthcare is becoming
increasingly common, with applications ranging from screening and triage to clinical
risk prediction and faster, more accurate diagnoses. Using time analysis of a patient’s
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including appropriate medication and high-quality care. AI can also function as a virtu-
al healthcare assistant, providing patients with relevant information about their condi-
tion and thereby improving their engagement in their treatment plan. AI can also aid
in the development of more effective drugs with fewer side effects. The use of mod-
ern information technology is also defined by telemedicine applications, which include
remote healthcare consultations, diagnostics, and treatment. Advantages include in-
tegrated patient care regardless of their physical location, availability of patient data
for expert consultations, and the possibility of remote notification of changes in health
status in chronic diseases. AI can also simplify administrative tasks in healthcare insti-
tutions, and in this way contribute to speed, efficiency, and cost reduction, resulting in
overall financial benefits to the healthcare system. Priorities to be addressed in the fu-
ture include education, research and exploiting the potential of AI at all levels of study
in healthcare, and creating opportunities to build on knowledge. Leaders should build
organisational structures that enable healthcare staff to be involved in all phases of AI,
from development to implementation.
Conclusions: Developing skills in new technologies in healthcare requires new knowl-
edge and building trust in AI. While this technology improves workplaces and process-
es, it is important to ensure that the humanity of the work environment and the rela-
tionship with patients of different generations is not diminished.
Keywords: healthcare, development of new technologies, education, quality of life

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