Smart care: How AI is changing patient treatment and diagnosis

Lokmat News Network

Chaitali Joshi

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare across the city and district, reshaping how doctors diagnose, treat and monitor patients. From dermatology to radiology, AI-powered tools are becoming integral to medical practice, improving both speed and accuracy.

Sharper diagnosis in dermatology and radiology

In dermatology, AI-based imaging can analyse skin conditions within seconds, helping doctors quickly assess whether a case is minor or serious. In radiology, AI assists in reading X-rays, CT scans and MRIs by detecting subtle abnormalities and highlighting suspicious areas, strengthening clinical judgement and reducing diagnosis time.

Bridging the rural healthcare gap

AI is also aiding telemedicine, especially in rural areas with limited access to specialists. Patient data such as ECGs, blood pressure and oxygen levels can be analysed remotely, enabling timely medical decisions. In hospitals, AI systems streamline patient records and treatment tracking for faster, coordinated care.

Speed and accuracy benefit patients

For patients, the biggest advantage is quicker and more accurate diagnosis. Experts emphasise that AI supports doctors but does not replace them, with the final decision always relying on human judgement.

AI can assist, but human touch remains irreplaceable

I strongly believe that Artificial Intelligence will enhance healthcare delivery across communities. It will help doctors make faster and more accurate decisions. But medicine is not only science, it is also humanity. AI can assist us, but it cannot replace the trust and empathy that only a doctor can provide.

— Dr Anupam Takalkar, Central Working Committee member, IMA headquarters

AI acts as a second set of eyes

“Artificial intelligence is not a replacement for human expertise in radiology, it is a powerful ally. Acting as a second set of eyes, it detects subtle abnormalities, enhances diagnostic accuracy, reduces errors and workload, and offers deeper insights. Together, AI and radiologists bring precision with compassion to every interpretation.”

–Dr. Sonali Saboo Soni, consultant radiologist Care Ciigma Hospital

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