B2 – Upper Intermediate
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way doctors diagnose and treat bone problems. With new tools and technologies, bone treatment has become faster, more accurate, and easier for both patients and medical professionals.
Read this article to learn more about this.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9de78gdleo
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “pilot scheme” mean? “Trust will take part in a two-year NHS England pilot scheme starting later this month.” Use this term in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- Define “dislocation“. “Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used in hospitals to find fractures and dislocations and provide quicker treatment as part of a new trial.” Make a sentence using the word in the same context.
- What’s the meaning of “course of treatment“? “Every x-ray will still be examined by our clinicians, and they will make the final decision about the diagnosis and the correct course of treatment for that patient.” Use the phrase in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think AI should be allowed to assist in diagnosing medical conditions? Why or why not?
- The article mentions that AI will highlight “potential issues.”
Do you think this could cause doctors to rely on AI too much, or will it help them work more efficiently? - How do you feel about your personal medical information being processed by AI systems?
- If AI becomes highly accurate, should it eventually replace some tasks done by radiologists and clinicians, or should humans always make the final decision? Explain your viewpoint.