Cost or Benefit? The Impact of AI on the Work of Medical Practitioners
摘要
While there is a growing interest in using AI for its speed and proposed efficiency, there are concerns over its use in the highly specialised and sensitive medical field. Through primary research with medical professionals, this essay looks at the current use of AI by medical practitioners in their research and practice, new challenges and the perceived benefits of AI for healthcare for medical professionals. This essay also briefly reviews generative AI’s impact on community health workers in India. The essay suggests a more careful approach to AI adoption for healthcare so as to not cause undue burden on healthcare professionals in the short to medium term.