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https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-293-397-5.77-86

The Use of Artificial Intelligence

in the Field of Health

for Working-age Adults

and Older Adults

Marjeta Logar Čuček
University Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Surgical Clinic, Clinical Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

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 system” that, for a set of goals defined by
humans, can make forecasts, formulate recommendations, or take
decisions in real or virtual environments with varying degrees of
autonomy. It pushes the boundaries both in technological capabilities
and in the manner 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 favourable 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 opportunities 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 prerequisite for the introduction of new technologies is the
transformation of traditional clinical information systems with limited
data analysis capabilities. This includes digitalisation of data from
various levels of healthcare, enabling a machine-readable electronic
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 health issues, genetics, and
lifestyle, AI can recommend a personalized treatment plan, including
appropriate medication and high-quality care. AI can also function as a