First, Do No Harm

First, Do No Harm: Building a Sustainable Health Care Future with AI and Digital Technologies is a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between health care digitalization and environmental sustainability. As the health care sector rapidly embraces artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and other digital innovations, this book addresses the critical need to balance technological advancement with environmental responsibility.Dr. Rubin Pillay, a renowned expert in health care innovation, presents a comprehensive analysis of the health care industry's significant climate footprint and the potential for digital technologies to both exacerbate and mitigate this environmental impact. The book offers invaluable insights for health care professionals, policymakers, technologists, and environmentalists alike.Key topics covered:the health care sector's current climate footprint and its implicationsthe environmental impact of AI and digital health technologiesstrategies for sustainable digital health care implementationcase studies of health care organizations successfully balancing innovation and sustainabilitypolicy recommendations for promoting environmentally responsible health care digitalizationthe role of AI in addressing climate-related health challengesethical considerations in the development and deployment of sustainable digital health solutionsThrough a blend of rigorous research, real-world examples, and forward-thinking analysis, Dr. Pillay challenges readers to reimagine the future of health care-one where cutting-edge digital technologies enhance patient care while simultaneously reducing the sector's environmental impact.First, Do No Harm is an essential read for anyone invested in the future of health care and environmental sustainability. It provides a roadmap for creating a health care system that harnesses the power of digital innovation to improve health outcomes while safeguarding the health of our planet for future generations.

Pages: 170, Paperback, Xlibris Us