Explainable AI in Clinical Practice
Methods, Applications, and Implementation
- 1st Edition - March 27, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Arvind Panwar, Achin Jain, Saurav Mallik, Aimin Li, Korhan Cengiz
- Language: English
Explainable AI in Clinical Practice: Methods, Applications, and Implementation bridges the gap between artificial intelligence capabilities and their practical implem… Read more
Description
Description
Explainable AI in Clinical Practice: Methods, Applications, and Implementation bridges the gap between artificial intelligence capabilities and their practical implementation in healthcare. The book explores applications of explainable AI in diagnostic support and treatment planning, offering insights into making AI systems interpretable and accountable. Through real-world case studies and ethical frameworks, readers learn to transform opaque AI systems into tools that enhance clinical practice while maintaining high patient care standards. This volume unites leading experts to provide a comprehensive framework for implementing explainable AI, ensuring that AI-driven decisions are transparent, trustworthy, and clinically sound.
Targeted solutions in the book cater to diverse stakeholders in the healthcare AI ecosystem. Healthcare professionals will gain confidence in integrating AI tools, while technical teams will receive implementation guidelines. This book is essential for anyone seeking to responsibly and effectively navigate the complexities of AI in healthcare.
Targeted solutions in the book cater to diverse stakeholders in the healthcare AI ecosystem. Healthcare professionals will gain confidence in integrating AI tools, while technical teams will receive implementation guidelines. This book is essential for anyone seeking to responsibly and effectively navigate the complexities of AI in healthcare.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a comprehensive framework for implementing explainable AI in healthcare, ensuring that AI-driven decisions are transparent, trustworthy, and clinically sound
- Includes real-world case studies that illustrate practical applications of explainable AI
- Offers targeted solutions for diverse stakeholders in the healthcare AI ecosystem
Readership
Readership
Researchers in bioinformatics, scholars and postgraduate students focused on artificial intelligence, healthcare informatics, and bioinformatics
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section I: Foundations
1. Foundations of AI in Healthcare
2. Introduction to XAI in Healthcare
3. Understanding the Need for Transparency in Clinical AI
4. Theoretical Frameworks for XAI in Medicine
5. AI Bias and Fairness in Clinical Applications
6. Evaluation Frameworks for Healthcare XAI
Section II: Methods and Technologies
7. XAI Techniques for Medical Image Analysis
8. Natural Language Processing in Clinical Documentation
9. Time Series Analysis for Patient Monitoring
10. Integration of Multiple Data Modalities
Section III: Clinical Applications
11. XAI in Diagnostic Support Systems
12. Transparent AI for Treatment Planning
13. Risk Prediction and Preventive Care
14. Drug Discovery and Development
15. Performance Metrics and Quality Assurance
16. Integration with Clinical Workflows
Section IV: Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
17. Ethics of Transparent AI in Healthcare
18. Privacy and Security Considerations
19. Regulatory Compliance and Standards
20. Patient Trust and Acceptance
Section V: Future Directions
21. Emerging Trends and Technologies
22. Challenges and Opportunities
23. Future Research Directions
1. Foundations of AI in Healthcare
2. Introduction to XAI in Healthcare
3. Understanding the Need for Transparency in Clinical AI
4. Theoretical Frameworks for XAI in Medicine
5. AI Bias and Fairness in Clinical Applications
6. Evaluation Frameworks for Healthcare XAI
Section II: Methods and Technologies
7. XAI Techniques for Medical Image Analysis
8. Natural Language Processing in Clinical Documentation
9. Time Series Analysis for Patient Monitoring
10. Integration of Multiple Data Modalities
Section III: Clinical Applications
11. XAI in Diagnostic Support Systems
12. Transparent AI for Treatment Planning
13. Risk Prediction and Preventive Care
14. Drug Discovery and Development
15. Performance Metrics and Quality Assurance
16. Integration with Clinical Workflows
Section IV: Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
17. Ethics of Transparent AI in Healthcare
18. Privacy and Security Considerations
19. Regulatory Compliance and Standards
20. Patient Trust and Acceptance
Section V: Future Directions
21. Emerging Trends and Technologies
22. Challenges and Opportunities
23. Future Research Directions
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 31, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Arvind Panwar
Arvind Panwar is a researcher and academic in the field of Computer Science and Engineering whose interests include blockchain technology, information security, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging digital technologies. His research focuses on the development of secure and scalable computing frameworks, including applications of blockchain in healthcare and data management. Dr. Panwar has contributed to scholarly research through journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, patents, and edited volumes. He is actively engaged in research, innovation, and academic collaboration, with work spanning blockchain, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cybersecurity. His activities include mentoring students, supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives, and participating in international academic collaborations. Through his research and educational contributions, he promotes the translation of advanced computing technologies into practical solutions for industry and society.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Golgatta, IndiaAJ
Achin Jain
Dr. Achin Jain is a researcher and academic specializing in the application of artificial intelligence to healthcare. His research focuses on machine learning, deep learning, computational intelligence, medical image analysis, and AI-enabled approaches to disease diagnosis. He has contributed extensively to the scholarly literature through journal articles, conference publications, and book chapters addressing the use of AI in medical and healthcare applications.
Dr. Jain is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and leading interdisciplinary research activities that bring together expertise from computing and healthcare domains. He also promotes national and international research collaborations aimed at advancing innovative AI solutions for medical challenges. His work centers on developing and evaluating intelligent methods that support clinical decision-making and enhance healthcare outcomes through the responsible application of artificial intelligence.
Affiliations and expertise
Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, IndiaSM
Saurav Mallik
Dr. Saurav Mallik is a Research Scientist in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at The University of Arizona, USA. He previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2019-2022) and held positions at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2018-2019) and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (2017-2018). Dr. Mallik earned his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from Jadavpur University, India, in 2017, conducting research at the Indian Statistical Institute. He received a Research Associateship from CSIR, India, in 2017. With over 150 publications in high-impact journals, he has authored several books and patents. Dr. Mallik is an active member of IEEE, ACM, AACR, and Bioclues, and has collaborated with editors and reviewers for prestigious journals. His research focuses on Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Bio-Statistics, and Machine Learning.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scientist, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at The University of Arizona, USAAL
Aimin Li
Dr. Aimin Li is an associate professor of Xi'an University of Technology, China. He got his master degree from Xi'an University of Technology, and doctoral degree from Xidian University. He previously worked as a visiting scientist in University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA. His current research applications are in the areas of machine learning, bioinformatics, and regulatory networks. He has published 80+ research papers. He is also an editor of International Journal of Computational Biology and Drug Design, PC member of ICIBM (International Conference on Intelligent Biology and Medicine), and co-chair of BIBM IWRI 2020
Affiliations and expertise
Xi’an University of Technology, ChinaKC
Korhan Cengiz
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korhan Cengiz is a senior researcher at the University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, and Associate Professor at Istinye University, Turkey. He holds a PhD in Electronics Engineering from Kadir Has University and has held academic roles in Turkey, the UAE, and Jordan. Dr. Cengiz has authored over 40 SCI/SCI-E articles, 10+ book chapters, 5 international patents, and edited more than 20 books. His research focuses on wireless sensor networks, IoT, signal processing, and 5G. He serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Potentials, and IET journals, and is a frequent keynote speaker at IEEE and Springer conferences. A Senior Member of IEEE and ACM, he has received multiple awards, including best paper and presentation honors at ICAT conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
University Research Committee Chair, University of Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesView book on ScienceDirect
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