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How Computers will Replace your Doctor

Multiple studies have shown that software is better able to diagnose illnesses, with fewer misdiagnoses. The human we need is someone with training closer to a nurse's than a doctor's, and augmented by the right software, would be both cheaper and more effective than a doctor. What room is there left for generalist doctors in that scenario? None. They're the ones who the internet will replace; and it is nurses and other "low-skilled" health workers who will do best out of this shift. And most importantly, it will be great for patients.
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