{"id":22554,"date":"2022-10-01T00:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T00:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaysveterinarybusiness.com\/?p=22554"},"modified":"2022-09-28T20:36:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T20:36:13","slug":"veterinary-artificial-intelligence-1022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarybusiness.com\/veterinary-artificial-intelligence-1022\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Delivers Results for the Patient and Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Veterinarians understand the benefits of radiology, but its value depends on the accurate interpretation of images, which is often harder to accomplish compared with other diagnostic tools, such as laboratory testing. Enter radiographic interpretation using artificial intelligence, a relatively new option in veterinary medicine but one that many practices have embraced as a welcome addition to their reading of images.<\/p>\n

AI shouldn\u2019t be thought of as a replacement for a veterinarian\u2019s skills and knowledge, regardless of whether the doctor is a general practitioner or specialist (particularly a board-certified radiologist). Instead, it\u2019s an ancillary tool designed to improve patient care, the client experience and a veterinary practice\u2019s efficiency.<\/p>\n

The most important benefit centers, of course, on the quality of care. Using an AI radiology tool puts another set of eyes on an image and might confirm the practice team\u2019s original findings or identify additional results. Either way, the team\u2019s confidence in the reading improves, and support for the diagnosis and pet owner recommendations is strengthened. This is particularly helpful for recent DVM graduates and those with less radiographic interpretation experience. AI also can reduce the need for a more senior veterinarian to be involved in many interpretations.<\/p>\n

Depending on the AI provider selected, quick turnaround of the reports (often within minutes) and around-the-clock availability elevate client service. In addition, providing the pet owner with a copy of the report can emphasize the importance and value of the diagnostic test.<\/p>\n

Passing the cost of AI readings onto the client, most commonly with a markup, improves a practice\u2019s revenue and profits. Radiology equipment costs the same whether used once a week or 50 times, so anything that increases its usage reduces the per-image cost.<\/p>\n

One of the best things about implementing AI is the general ease and speed. But how do you go about it? Here are six steps.<\/p>\n

1. Select an AI Radiology Provider<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the first things you\u2019ll investigate is the technology, but that\u2019s far from the only consideration. See \u201cAdditional Factors\u201d below.<\/p>\n

2. Begin the Integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Little to no change will occur when you take radiographs, but you\u2019ll need to determine:<\/p>\n