new textbook

Artificial Intelligence
in Medicine

A guide for physicians written by Jakob N. Kather

Prof. Jakob N. Kather has written a textbook entitled “Künstliche Intelligenz in der Medizin – für Ärztinnen und Ärzte“.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunities, challenges, and limitations of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It explains the fundamental principles of AI – both in general and specifically in the medical context. In addition, it addresses important ethical and legal issues.

Jakob N. Kather examines all relevant aspects of AI in medicine, from the basics to its application in clinical practice and research, and discusses open questions. Using numerous examples, the author offers an exciting outlook on an innovative medical landscape where AI and human expertise complement each other.

Text Book Cover

Jakob Nikolas Kather: Künstliche Intelligenz in der Medizin – für Ärztinnen und Ärzte; Springer Nature, 2025.

Portrait Jakob N. Kather
Prof. Dr.

Jakob N. Kather

Professor of Clinical Artificial Intelligence

AI has become an indispensable part of our everyday lives – even more so privately than professionally at present. In this book, I want to discuss what artificial intelligence can do, will be able to do, could potentially do, and also what it cannot do.”

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