In the world of pharmaceuticals (and the various medical fields that prescribe them), "polypharmacy" refers to the use of several drugs simultaneously—some fields and practitioners reserve this term for patients taking five or more medications, while others apply it more broadly and flexibly.
I recently became aware of the issue of polypharmacy and how prevalent it is in healthcare. As someone interested in AI, I've been thinking about ways we could leverage artificial intelligence to help solve this problem, either by integrating it into EHR systems or building a standalone app for patients and providers, or both. I think there is real potential in using AI to analyze a patient's medications for dangerous interactions, provide dosing reminders, and suggest safer alternative treatment plans. I'm curious to hear others' thoughts on the possibilities here.
I recently became aware of the issue of polypharmacy and how prevalent it is in healthcare. As someone interested in AI, I've been thinking about ways we could leverage artificial intelligence to help solve this problem, either by integrating it into EHR systems or building a standalone app for patients and providers, or both. I think there is real potential in using AI to analyze a patient's medications for dangerous interactions, provide dosing reminders, and suggest safer alternative treatment plans. I'm curious to hear others' thoughts on the possibilities here.