Almost everything in this world is on the edge of becoming automated due to the rapid advancement of technology. We encounter an automated system almost everywhere today, and it's not a bad thing considering the population of the world. Still doing things manually in this age and time will mean that our productivity level will never be enough and there will be so many lapses, but with an automated system, a lot of things are in order.
Simple tasks at home, on the farm, etc., and complex tasks in different firms have been made easier with machines, reducing human stress and increasing productivity. This is obviously progress brought to us by technology today. However, there is one thing I believe should never be automated, no matter the advancements of AI and the evolving technology. Automation simply means replacing a particular task meant for human effort with technology.
Health care is one of those areas where I feel we shouldn't allow it to be totally automated, and I will tell you why, using myself as a practical example here.
When I did a scan while pregnant with my first child, the radiologist discovered that one of my twin babies in my womb was dead. He quickly stepped out, called my husband, and then politely disclosed the result to us. I felt so devastated, but then the radiologist was so kind and emotional and kept counseling me, encouraging me, and reassuring me that my live twin can still survive even in the present situation. In his words, he said, Do not go back to your home; go straight to the hospital you use for antenatal care for immediate attention. Can artificial intelligence be this emotional for patients?
I did as the radiologist instructed, and we rushed to the emergency unit in the hospital. The gynecologist examined me and gave me admission immediately in the hospital. After the whole deliberation on my case, having twin babies who share only one planceta, it was difficult for more than 10 gynecologists present to decide on what to do about my rare case as they tagged it. I remember how they were all comforting me with positive words, and my high blood pressure started coming down. I was later managed conservatively by the doctors. On the day of my delivery through surgery, they brought out the dead baby but refused to show it to me. I only saw my living baby, but the dead twin was hidden away from me, and when I asked my doctor, he said that seeing this dead baby may affect you psychologically. Your health is of great importance to us, and many of his words were quite therapeutic ❤️. Indeed, AI couldn't have offered this emotional support from my doctor.
The health care system can't be automated. Although we use them for analysis, x-rays, and others, they lack feelings, which makes it impossible for them to understand people's pain when they seek medical attention. An AI can't counsel or do any consultation in the medical field. AI, as a doctor, can't have an emotional connection with their patients. We need humans for that job!
This is my response to the #hivelearners community contest on the topic titled, We Need No Automation
Ps:Image one was generated by bing.com
Thanks for reading through ❤️❤️❤️