• Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Dec 2024

    [The future of medicine: an informed look into the "crystal ball"].

    • Ivica Grgic.
    • Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. 2024 Dec 1; 149 (24-25): 155215591552-1559.

    AbstractThis article explores potential future scenarios for the medical field based on current trends, technological advancements, and social dynamics. By examining advances in artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, genomics, and digital health infrastructure, the paper envisions a healthcare system poised for transformative change. The anticipated role of AI as a digital assistant in diagnostics, resource management, and personalized medicine is highlighted, alongside the implications for clinical workflows. Immersive technologies, such as VR and AR, promise enhancements in medical education, patient care, and therapeutic interventions. Advances in genomics and gene editing technologies such as CRISPR further open possibilities for personalized treatment regimens and potential cures for genetic diseases. However, these innovations introduce new ethical challenges around privacy, data security, and clinical accountability. The article also addresses the healthcare implications of climate change, aging populations, and global conflicts, urging preparedness and resilience within healthcare systems. Taken together, it emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to innovation, integrating ethical considerations to foster a future where medicine remains empathetic and human-centered, even as it becomes more data-driven and technologically complex.Thieme. All rights reserved.

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