APPLIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE in MEDICINE: Principles, Clinical Applications, and Decision Support Modern Healthcare

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future promise in medicine, it is already reshaping how clinicians diagnose, decide, and deliver care. Yet for many professionals, the challenge is not awareness, but understanding: what truly works, what remains uncertain, and how these systems can be used safely and effectively at the bedside.Applied Artificial Intelligence in Medicine provides a rigorous, clinically grounded guide to this transformation. Designed for clinicians, trainees, researchers, and healthcare leaders, this book moves beyond hype to examine how AI systems are built, validated, and integrated into real clinical environments. It connects core computational methods with practical applications across imaging, critical care, primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, population health, and beyond.Rather than presenting AI as a standalone technology, this text situates it within the realities of healthcare delivery-data quality, workflow constraints, patient safety, and ethical responsibility. Readers will gain a clear understanding of how to interpret model performance, recognize limitations, evaluate bias, and apply decision support tools without compromising clinical judgment.Inside, you will discover: - How machine learning models translate into real clinical decisions- Practical frameworks for evaluating AI performance and reliability- Applications across diagnostics, monitoring, treatment planning, and health systems- Critical insights into bias, fairness, privacy, and regulatory challenges- Strategies for implementation, adoption, and long-term sustainabilityWhether you are beginning your journey into medical AI or seeking to deepen your expertise, this book provides the clarity and depth required to navigate a rapidly evolving field.