When Machines Prescribe

When Machines Prescribe « Series from 2025

Series from 2025

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Doctors rely on computer programs to make decisions about diagnosis & treatment.

Designed to weigh factors like symptoms, medical history and test results to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients, some common medical algorithms were built using data based on old pseudoscience about racial differences.

Investigate how their continued use has harmed the health of Black patients. From NOVA.

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When Machines Prescribe

Doctors rely on computer programs to make decisions about diagnosis & treatment. Designed to weigh factors like symptoms, medical history and test results to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients, some common medical algorithms were built using data based on old pseudoscience about racial differences. Investigate how their continued use has harmed the health of Black patients. From NOVA.