Are we ready for artificial intelligence health monitoring in elder care?

Journal: BMC geriatrics
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in the aging population, challenging the sustainability of traditional care models that have relied on in-person monitoring. This debate article discusses whether artificial intelligence health monitoring may be suitable enhancement or replacement for elder care.

Authors

  • Anita Ho
    Centre for Applied Ethics, University of British Columbia, 227 - 6356 Agricultural Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2, Canada. Anitaho.ethics@gmail.com.