Academic Reading Sample Passage3

Academic Reading Passage 3 – The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Passage:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed the healthcare industry, offering innovative solutions to complex medical challenges. Machine learning algorithms can analyze vast datasets from patient records, imaging scans, and genomic sequences, identifying patterns that may elude human practitioners. These capabilities enhance diagnostic accuracy, enable personalized treatment plans, and facilitate early detection of diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disorders.

Despite these advancements, integrating AI into clinical practice presents significant challenges. Ethical considerations, data privacy concerns, and the need for rigorous validation of AI systems are paramount. Misinterpretation of AI-generated insights could lead to medical errors, making it essential for healthcare professionals to retain oversight and exercise critical judgment.

Moreover, the implementation of AI has implications for the workforce. While automation can reduce routine administrative tasks, it also necessitates training for medical personnel to effectively collaborate with AI systems. Policymakers and institutions must therefore balance technological innovation with patient safety, professional accountability, and equitable access to care.

Questions:

1. AI is helping doctors by analyzing large amounts of medical data.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

2. Machine learning can detect diseases earlier than traditional methods.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

3. Ethical issues are not a concern when implementing AI in healthcare.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

4. Healthcare professionals must still oversee AI recommendations.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

5. AI completely replaces doctors in diagnosis and treatment.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

6. AI reduces administrative tasks but requires staff training.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

7. Multiple Choice: A major risk of AI in healthcare is:
   a) Higher costs of medicines
   b) Misinterpretation of AI insights
   c) Increased patient waiting times
   d) Lack of interest from patients

8. Sentence Completion: Integrating AI requires balancing innovation with __________.
   a) patient safety and equity
   b) marketing strategies
   c) hospital architecture
   d) pharmaceutical sales

9. Matching Headings (choose correct paragraph heading):

   • Paragraph 1:

   • Paragraph 2:

   • Paragraph 3:

10. Multiple Choice: One key benefit of AI in healthcare is:
    a) Automating surgeries entirely
    b) Enhancing diagnostic accuracy and personalized care
    c) Eliminating the need for hospitals
    d) Reducing medical ethics standards

Answer Key:

1. True

2. True

3. False

4. True

5. False

6. True

7. b) Misinterpretation of AI insights

8. a) patient safety and equity

9. Paragraph 1 – AI’s role and benefits in healthcare
   Paragraph 2 – Challenges and ethical concerns
   Paragraph 3 – Workforce and policy implications

10. b) Enhancing diagnostic accuracy and personalized care