Sreekumar Ramachandrana, Jayesh Sureshb
a. Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College Idukki; b. Consultant, Vascular Surgery, Pran Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram*
ABSTRACT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of health care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatments, accelerating drug discovery, and improving administrative efficiency. This article explores the evolution of health care from its empirical origins to the current AI-driven revolution, emphasizing how AI technologies—such as machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics—are augmenting human capabilities across the medical field. Applications in medical imaging, predictive analytics, telemedicine, and robotic surgery demonstrate AI’s potential to increase accessibility, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes. However, the integration of AI into health care also raises ethical concerns, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, accountability, and job displacement. The authors advocate for a balanced, human-centred approach to AI, where technology empowers health care professionals rather than replaces them. The article concludes that the future of medicine lies in collaborative human-AI partnerships, aiming to deliver faster, smarter, and more equitable health care for all.