World Health Day 2023: The only brand-new major development is technology. With its various areas, health care and technology are tackling the world.
Do you own a smartwatch with a step counter app that also provides heart rate and other information? I believe so. It’s possible that many of us who are reading this have it or have used it in the past. We don’t shout and proclaim that we live in the age of technology, do we? In this super-digital world, where everything seems to be moving and changing at exponential rates, technology is a catalyst. The digital touch is not feared by any aspect. With the development of technology and a society where everything is controlled by clicks and smart touches, healthcare has also evolved significantly.What better day to discuss health and all related to it than today, April 7, which is World Health Day? Let’s examine the background of World Health Day while we’re on the subject.
Every year, April 7 is observed as World Health Day by the uninitiated. The World Health Organization (WHO) turns 75 years old today. In order for everyone, everywhere to achieve the maximum degree of health and well-being, countries from all over the world came together on this day in 1948 to form the United Nations specialised agency to promote health, keep the world safe, and assist the vulnerable.
Technology has played a significant role in the development of healthcare over the past seven decades, particularly after the COVID-19 epidemic. Life appears to be its own paradigm change. One of the biggest changes was the development of technology. Every aspect of our life has shifted from offline to online modes, and the healthcare system has followed the times and trends as well. There appears to be a significant transition, ranging from the development of telemedicine systems to the rise of artificial intelligence applications, chatbots, and wearable technology. There appear to be new vogues in health as well in the world of trends and tractions.
But has everything been positive? Will everything ultimately turn out to be advantageous? Let’s hear from the experts about this!
Telemedicine’s growth: “Telemedicine is the future.”
Describe telemedicine. It is the remote diagnosis of individuals with the aid of technology and communication.
We began video calling our doctors due to the pandemic, just like we did with our friends and family in the past. Although telemedicine already existed before the COVID-19 epidemic, this was the time when it was properly expanded. It essentially evolved from the Primary Health Centers, which had video cameras for consultation but were not completely equipped and never used to their full potential. But now that it is more accessible, it has spread to rural regions as well.
In the age of AI
Siri, dial the doctor. People are becoming more and more reliant on artificial intelligence for tasks as basic as phoning someone or asking Alexa to play music. We were taught in school how technology and computers can make human job easier, but we can already see AI consuming the globe.
Today, there are also surgical robots, chatbots, and modalities like ChatGPT. But this issue is still divisive. How and to what extent should we use them?
“AI is a contentious topic. It is quite difficult,” a postgraduate applicant for the MBBS programme who wished to remain nameless remarked. The aspirant continued by mentioning the ethical issues that need to be taken into account when it comes to these chatbots while discussing the tricky world of AI.
The president of FORDA stated that while AI is developing in other areas, it cannot take the place of the human trust component necessary in the health industry. While chatbots can help you, consumers still prefer a human ear when they need to vent. As Dr. Mathur put it, “Conversations without emotions are just a monologue and not really that productive.” Experts claim that ChatGPT is still unquotable in the medical industry.
Wearable Technology
Have you just glanced at your wearable technology? Hah! unsure if it was a wise purchase? Undoubtedly not a bad one. Wearables are now a way to increase your awareness. These devices can help you, but the conclusions they draw may depend on how well-informed a user is about their own health and how to use the device. Although these can’t be relied upon for precise calculations, they can certainly serve as a beacon of light.
Conclusion
While ChatGpt and AI are sweeping the globe and passing difficult examinations, a human touch rather than a robotic one is needed when examining a person’s health. While gadgets and gizmos have undoubtedly made our lives easier, we shouldn’t become fully reliant on them.
Technology always has been and always will be a two-edged sword. There is no denying that it has grown and in some places made room for greater accessibility in rural areas, but healthcare development and awareness still have a long way to go.
Keep those smartwatches charged, but don’t rely on the beep to motivate you to take care of your health.
World Health Day greetings!
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