Explainable AI in Clinical Practice
Methods, Applications, and Implementation
- 1st Edition - April 1, 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 delivers an essential roadmap for bridging advanced artificial intelligence technologies with real-w… Read more
Explainable AI in Clinical Practice: Methods, Applications, and Implementation delivers an essential roadmap for bridging advanced artificial intelligence technologies with real-world healthcare settings. As AI increasingly supports clinical decision-making, the demand for clarity and trust in these systems is paramount. This book assembles leading experts to present a robust framework that ensures AI-driven recommendations are transparent, interpretable, and grounded in solid clinical judgment. Through in-depth exploration of diagnostic support and treatment planning, readers gain practical strategies for making AI tools understandable and accountable, supporting high-quality patient care and ethical standards throughout the process.
In addition, the book provides real-world case studies and discusses ethical considerations to help readers transform opaque AI models into reliable healthcare assets. It offers targeted solutions for a broad range of stakeholders, including clinicians looking to confidently adopt AI and technical teams seeking clear implementation guidelines.
In addition, the book provides real-world case studies and discusses ethical considerations to help readers transform opaque AI models into reliable healthcare assets. It offers targeted solutions for a broad range of stakeholders, including clinicians looking to confidently adopt AI and technical teams seeking clear implementation guidelines.
- 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
Researchers in bioinformatics, scholars and postgraduate students focused on artificial intelligence, healthcare informatics, and bioinformatics
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
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Arvind Panwar
Dr. Arvind Panwar is a distinguished researcher and academician with over 15 years of experience in Computer Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, focusing on a secure cloud-based blockchain framework for health record management. His expertise includes blockchain technology, information security, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
Dr. Panwar has authored 9 SCI/SCOPUS-indexed journal articles, 15 conference papers, and 18 book chapters. He is currently editing three significant books: Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Predictive Maintenance in Industry 4.0, Qubits Unveiled: Quantum Computing Solutions for Efficient Supply Logistics, and Energy Efficient Internet of Things-Based Wireless Sensor Networks. A prolific innovator, he holds 8 granted patents and 11 published patents related to blockchain, AI, and IoT applications. His contributions to mentoring graduate students and engaging in global collaborations, including a visiting professorship in Kazakhstan, further establish him as a leading figure in bridging research and industry.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Golgatta, IndiaAJ
Achin Jain
Dr. Achin Jain is a distinguished researcher and academician with over 13 years of experience, specializing in Artificial Intelligence applications in healthcare. He holds a Ph.D. from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, where his research focused on designing feature selection methods for sentiment classification using Computational Intelligence Techniques. Dr. Jain’s expertise encompasses Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and advanced methodologies for Medical Image Analysis and AI-driven Disease Diagnosis. A prolific scholar, Dr. Jain has published 23 SCI/SCOPUS/ESCI- indexed journal articles, 10 conference papers, and 2 book chapters, with a strong emphasis on AI’s transformative role in medical diagnostics. He actively mentors graduate students, leads interdisciplinary research initiatives, and fosters international collaborations to advance AI innovations in healthcare. Dr. Jain’s contributions in merging technological advancements with medical applications highlight his dedication to leveraging AI for improving patient care, making him a leading voice in the field of AI-driven medical research.
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 Emirates