Going forward, care that uses artificial intelligence (AI) will expand at regional responsible medical institutions, including national university hospitals. AI will enable early diagnosis of dementia, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and more, helping protect the patient golden time. By using AI to reduce administrative tasks, medical staff can focus on treatment.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare said on the 15th that it will provide 12 billion won to regional responsible medical institutions to that end. This is part of a project to support AI-based care systems. The plan is to introduce AI that can be used in the field to strengthen medical capabilities.
AI can analyze a patient's condition in real time, respond to emergencies, and reduce the risk of death. Chungbuk National University Hospital and Pusan National University Hospital will introduce AI systems that analyze inpatients' vital signs to predict acute conditions such as cardiac arrest and sepsis. Kyungpook National University Hospital plans to analyze the movements of elderly patients to prevent fall accidents.
Chonbuk National University Hospital and Pusan National University Hospital will introduce a diagnostic support system that automatically detects lesions suspected of lung disease and cancer by having AI analyze chest X-rays and computed tomography (CT) images. It can improve the accuracy of clinicians' readings and enable early detection of serious diseases.
Gyeongsang National University Hospital plans to use AI for early diagnosis of stroke and dementia. Jeju National University Hospital will enable readings of the degree of coronary artery stenosis by examining chest CT images. The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. By analyzing with AI, the risk of heart disease can be predicted.
Chonnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University Hospital, and Chonbuk National University Hospital will use an AI medical record system that automatically creates clinical notes when medical staff explain by voice. Second Vice Minister Lee Hyung-hoon of the ministry said, "We will use AI to enhance care capabilities for local residents."