AI can help simplify radiology reports for patients

In his talk, Pratheek Bobba from Yale University presented a proof of concept showing how publicly available AI algorithms shaped to parameters set by researchers help eliminate medical jargon in radiology reports and in turn, could help patients adhere to health guidelines more.

“We think that patients who can wrap their minds around radiology findings are more likely to be better engaged and have better clinical outcomes,” Bobba said.

While radiology reports contain vital health information for patients, verbiage used in reports equate to college-level language. The resulting…