Technology, artificial intelligence and innovation in medicine are constantly evolving. The overall intention of this book is to illustrate new and innovative ideas in medicine. It highlights new and innovative practices in primary care and medical subspecialties, with a special focus on new and innovative ideas in incorporating health equity and cultural humility. It also provides a comprehensive work of new and innovative ideas that can be used as a guide for medical practice.
Innovation in the World of Medicine is divided into three main sections. The first part is titled new and innovative ideas in medical education and begins with a general introduction to the topic. Definitions, AI, technological innovations, machine learning models and the education-centered medical home, among others, are discussed. The second part discusses new and innovative ideas in health equity/cultural humility. This section contains five chapters including technology as a tool for improving patient safety, innovation and health equity, honing humility skills, innovation in medical decision-making and diagnostic testing and innovations in the delivery of optimized care. The final section of the book details new and innovative ideas in medical specialties and subspecialties. These chapters provide information on telemedicine, 3d modeling, psychological practices, technology, surgical innovations and lifestyle medicine.
Innovation.- Use of Simulation Centers in Medical Education.-
Innovations in the Preclinical Curriculum: Third-Party Resources and Modern
Strategies in Medical Education.- Artificial Intelligence and Medical
Distance Learning and Management.- Technological Innovations in Medical
Education in the Context of COVID-19.- Artificial Intelligence Models to Help
Process Medical Data.- Securing Healthcare Data.- Use of Augmented Reality
and Virtual Reality for Physician Training and Education Purposes.-
Education-Centered Medical Home.- Part 2: New and Innovative Ideas in Health
Equity/Cultural Humility.- Technology as a Tool for Improving Patient
Safety.- Innovation Can Advance Health Equity.- Honing Cultural Humility Can
Improve Health Outcomes.- Innovation in Medical Decision-Making & Diagnostic
Testing.- Innovations in the Delivery of Optimized Care.- Part 3: New and
Innovative Ideas in Medical Specialties and Subspecialties.- Patients
Embracing Telehealth for Medical Care.- Implementation of 3D Modeling
Technology in Medical Care.- Innovation in General Practice.- Introduction of
Telehealth in Psychological Services.- Use of Technology in Psychological
Assessment Practices.- Surgical Innovations.- Lifestyle Medicine.-
Technological or Treatment Innovation in Medical Subspecialties.- The
Advantages of Telehealth in Clinical Medicine.
Summer Chahin Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Western Michigan University, Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Roger W. Apple, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Chief, Division of Pediatric Psychology
Director, WMed Pediatric Autism Center
Department of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Western Michigan University, Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Cheryl A. Dickson MD, MPH
Professor Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Associate Dean Community Engagement and Education
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
