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An AI X-ray tool cut misdiagnoses by 1 in 17 patients in ERs, especially helping mid-level doctors.
A Sydney study found an AI chest X-ray tool, Annalise.ai, reduced misdiagnoses by one for every 17 patients assessed in emergency departments, with the biggest improvement among doctors with about three years of experience.
Tested across five hospitals with 200 doctors evaluating 18 cases each, the AI helped improve accuracy in high-pressure settings, aiding diagnosis of serious conditions like pneumonia and trauma.
The tool, already used in several NSW hospitals, was tested under real-world conditions, including false results, to assess clinician responses.
While a privacy probe found no breach in using I-MED scan data without explicit consent, concerns remain.
The findings, published in the Emergency Medicine Journal, highlight AI’s potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy when used as a decision-support tool.
Una herramienta de rayos X de IA redujo los diagnósticos erróneos en 1 de cada 17 pacientes en Urgencias, especialmente ayudando a médicos de nivel medio.