Voice Technology In Hospitals Brings Benefits And Risks For Patients

The transcript discusses the integration of voice technology in healthcare, highlighting its use in scheduling, note-taking, and diagnosis. UC Health's AI tool Livi is introduced, showcasing its capabilities in providing health information. The use of voice recognition in clinical settings, particularly in radiology, is explored. Research by the Mayo Clinic on using voice as a diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease is mentioned. The transcript concludes with challenges in making voice tech more interactive and addressing privacy concerns.

What is one of the primary uses of voice technology in healthcare as mentioned in the first section?

• Administering medication

• Taking notes for clinicians

• Assisting in surgical procedures

• Scheduling patient visits

Which healthcare system has integrated a voice and AI tool named Livi?

• Johns Hopkins

• UC Health

• HCA Healthcare

• Mayo Clinic

What disease did the Mayo Clinic study focus on diagnosing using voice characteristics?

• Alzheimer's disease

• Coronary artery disease

• Lung cancer

• Diabetes

What is a future challenge for voice recognition technology in hospitals?

• Increasing speed

• Reducing costs

• Improving voice clarity

• Making it more interactive

What is a major concern associated with the use of voice recognition technology in healthcare?

• Accuracy of voice commands

• Privacy of voice data

• Cost of implementation

• Availability of technology