AOHC Encore 2024-224 The Future of Medicine: The impact of Developments in Technology on Occupational and Environmental Medicine Innovations in Technology Impact OEM from How Residents are Trained, to How and What Work is Done, and to Where Care is Delivered

224 The Future of Medicine: The impact of Developments in Technology on Occupational and Environmental Medicine Innovations in Technology Impact OEM from How Residents are Trained, to How and What Work is Done, and to Where Care is Delivered

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Various medical professionals discussed cutting-edge technologies and practices in healthcare in a recent video. Topics included AI integration, telemedicine's impact on patient care, and the benefits of complementary medicine. Surgical advancements such as incisionless procedures for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome were also highlighted. Emphasizing the need for continuous education, the conversation discussed emerging technologies like brain-machine interfaces to improve patient care. The video also delved into innovative medical devices like micro-sensors in the brain and myoelectric prosthetics to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life, along with the use of virtual reality in healthcare for therapy and training. Business concerns in healthcare, such as physician employment and patient care impacts, were explored. The importance of measuring hazards, data collection, and the role of occupational health physicians were stressed for patient care and industry safety. Lastly, the discussion touched on investor interests, global impacts, and the balance of demand and innovation in healthcare technologies, considering factors such as cost effectiveness and patient outcomes.

Keywords

medical professionals

cutting-edge technologies

AI integration

telemedicine

complementary medicine

surgical advancements

incisionless procedures

brain-machine interfaces

medical devices

virtual reality in healthcare