Three and a half years later, and Enrico Coeira’s discussion on this topic is only more relevant each day. I was particularly impressed by his analogy of semi-autonomous vehicles. ChatGPT may be able to pass medical boards, and AI may be able to perform certain tasks better than a human, but the need for a physician to keep their hands on the wheel will not be going away anytime soon. One thought-provoking idea is the thought of a future world where humans have increasingly more monitors and sensors that can be automatically monitored by an AI physician-assistant. The AI can notify the patient when a concerning change happens within the body, and automatically send a report to the patient’s physician of the changes along with a list of examinations to do and a potential list of differential diagnoses. However, AI still won’t be able to replace physicians altogether. AI has the potential to perform certain tasks better than humans, such as interpreting large amounts of medical data quickly and accurately. However, doctors bring important skills to healthcare that AI is unlikely to replicate, such as empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. We’ve seen that artificial communication can actually be more effective than human interaction in some circumstances - for instance, AI has been able to analyze the most important and effective actions of talk therapy and replicate it. However, there are some obvious limitations. Artificial communication is typically based on pre-programmed responses or algorithms, whereas human interaction is much more dynamic and adaptable. Human interaction allows for the exchange of complex ideas, the sharing of personal experiences, and the development of shared understanding and empathy. In contrast, artificial communication is limited to the information that is available in its database and may struggle to understand or respond to complex or nuanced situations. Humans are able to pick up on social cues, respond appropriately to emotional states, and adjust their communication style to fit the situation. In contrast, artificial communication is often limited to a predefined set of responses or actions and may not be able to adapt to changes in the situation or respond to unexpected events Artificial communication lacks the emotional intelligence and empathy that is inherent in human interaction. Humans are able to sense and respond to the emotions of others, which is a crucial aspect of effective communication and building relationships. This is particularly important in the emotionally charged situations that are all-too common in serious health matters. AI may be able to assist with certain aspects of healthcare, but it cannot replace the need for human interaction and communication.

The discussion of artificial intelligence is always a fun one because there are so many endless points one can make and so much unknown. I do not believe that AI will replace doctors all together, but I do think it will begin to have much more space in the specialties in medicine that rely heavily on imaging, such as radiology and dermatology as was indicated in the video. For those who fear that AI will truly cause a shortage of career opportunities for future physicians, I think embracing the ways in which AI can help specific fields and make difficult tasks easier, thus reducing pressure on a clinician, should be the focal point of future conversations. To this day, we have seen that there are still medical errors and systemic issues that can occur on the daily within our hospital systems. This fact alone is the key reason why I think having an actual human’s brain and eyes in adjunct with computers will always be the superior method of medicine rather having only one. Even with statistics showing that AI is increasingly being developed to be more efficient than humans, I would argue many patients would not feel comfortable having a computer decide major life choices for them without a second opinion from an actual expert. Again, reinforcing this idea of AI and doctors working as a team. The physician is the expert but the AI provides more statistically sound evidence that would allow the medical management to be stronger and instill more confidence between patients and physician that the absolute best care if being provided.

I must first of all say that I don't know much about AI,but from what I understand I don't think robots will ever replace human doctors..as a doctor myself, patients provide such a complexe range of feelings and emotions along side with physical worries..I can say that approximately 4 to 6 patients out of 10 in my clinic get better by simply providing emotional support..they rarely meam what they say, they formulate their inquiries in such multiple and intricate ways..Maybe or surely it will help humans in the imaging field or something repetitive and reliable on machines and microscopes like pathology, but can never replicate a good doctor -patient relationship.

Ethics are the first classes taken in a medical program. The cost of medical training always over-rides those ethics.

How old are the people who say they don't need doctors?

I sincerely hope AI won’t replace anyone! People have the right to have a career, a well paid job etc…Sure AI-driven robots could replace people in dangerous tasks, but making people poor and unemployed would just make the world a sad place where nobody has money to buy anything…including high-tech AI phones, cars, whatever!

Enrico Coiera discusses the advances of AI, how it has already led to changes in all sorts of work fields, but now is spreading to medicine. He discusses a group of scientists that already think we shouldn’t train radiologists, as AI can do their job. AI certainly can be a fantastic resource, but it is an algorithm, good at doing “single simple tasks”, as Enrico says. Let’s think about medicine, how often do patients come in with “single simple tasks”? As a second-year medical student, I say more often than not. Doctors are constantly having to work through complex situations to provide better help for each patient. Allowing AI to take over for a human doctor is an ethical dilemma. As a doctor, I would never allow a random friend to take care of my patients and practice for a day, and why is that? Because my random friend isn’t a doctor, he doesn’t know how to help these patients. Sure, he can bandage a cut, prescribe a diabetes medication according to a chart, tell someone to take 2400 mg of ibuprofen per day, but if someone comes in with a deep laceration, with symptoms of a stroke or MI, or a serious psychological issue, he will not be able to effectively help my patient. If he can’t help my patient, my practice is no longer upholding the proper medical ethics of beneficence, or doing good, and justice, allowing equal healthcare to all my patients. It would not be fair for my patient to come into the clinic that day expecting to see me, their long-time physician, and to see my random friend that only knows how to fix single simple tasks, this would be unjust care and would not be doing good by them. It’s the same concept with AI. By allowing AI to take over the role of physician in healthcare, any care beyond the single simple tasks will not be provided. Having a doctor on call to respond to these situations isn’t good enough either. There are situations in healthcare that allow you only moments to act to save a life, or prevent it from becoming severely altered, seconds are precious. It could also be that I’m a doctor on call for a hospital and am helping another patient in crisis, thus I can’t go help that other patient. This takes us back to an unjust system. While AI may be quicker in a lot of instances, Enrico specifically mentions its superiority at looking at images such as X-Ray and MRI scans, this slight increase in efficacy in this one field doesn’t mean we should boot doctors from it entirely. We should be using technology and AI as tools and resources for doctors themselves to use to increase the quality of care, not replacing them with it.

They can't even get machines to properly read an EKG. I'm not impressed

You have doctors who at the moment have said pain and suffering is no longer in our pervue no longer our baliwick. The opiate phohibition and the widespread vilification of patients who need pain meds has turbo charged the shift to A I. Doctors are meant to advocate for their patients many do the opposite. Doctors are no longer doctors but medical facilitators. A Monumental historic change and shift to a new medical model.

Coiera argues that while AI has the potential to transform the healthcare industry, it will never replace the vital role of doctors and healthcare providers. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a human touch in healthcare and the need for ongoing collaboration between doctors and AI systems. Reflecting on Coiera's points, it's clear that the development and integration of AI in healthcare has both exciting possibilities and potential challenges. While AI can improve efficiency and accuracy, it cannot replace the human connection and empathy that is essential in healthcare. It's important to recognize that AI should be viewed as a tool to support medical professionals, rather than a replacement for them. Moreover, as AI becomes more prevalent in healthcare, it's crucial to address concerns about bias and ensure that these systems are developed and implemented in an ethical and responsible manner. Ultimately, the goal should be to strike a balance between the benefits of AI and the importance of preserving the human touch in healthcare. Enrico Coiera's talk on the potential impact of AI in healthcare raises some thought-provoking questions about the future of medicine. While the use of AI has the potential to greatly improve healthcare outcomes and reduce costs, it's important to consider the potential downsides and unintended consequences of relying too heavily on technology. One argument that could be made is that AI may perpetuate existing biases and inequalities in healthcare. Coiera notes that AI systems are only as unbiased as the data they are trained on, and if the data sets used to train these systems are biased or incomplete, then the AI may replicate and even amplify these biases. This could lead to AI systems making decisions that disproportionately harm certain groups of people, such as people of color, low-income individuals, or those with certain health conditions. Another argument to consider is that the use of AI in healthcare may reduce the amount of direct patient care provided by doctors and other healthcare providers. While AI systems can help with tasks such as diagnosis and treatment planning, they cannot replace the human touch and empathy that are often critical to patient care. If doctors and nurses are freed up from some of these tasks, it may be tempting for healthcare organizations to reduce staff and cut costs, which could ultimately have negative impacts on patient care and outcomes. Overall, Coiera's talk highlights the need for careful consideration and ethical oversight when it comes to the use of AI in healthcare. While AI has the potential to revolutionize medicine and improve outcomes for patients, it's important to consider the potential downsides and work to mitigate them as much as possible. By doing so, we can help to ensure that healthcare remains focused on providing the best possible care for patients, while also embracing the benefits that technology can offer.

I am here from 2023 it is happening now

Doctors will have to become more human again - simple as that. And medical education and further education requirements could well be markedly shorter, since there'll be an always up to date AI adviser. We will still have doctors, but their role and the expectations of them will drastically change - and good on us if that comes to pass. Human interaction, communication, psychology, care, intuition will have to be things they will have to be more adept at than most currently seem to be unfortunately.

software engineer spent 10 yrs now wanted to study medicine. should 1 do it or not?

9:20 the weird thing is how did he know that he was watching Harry Potter before he got into an accident and died?

I love how he's judging the future of AI by ignoring its potential and speed of growth.

It will gonna take 100 years or more than 100 ...

Not only doctors lawyers,teachers,bank employee,police all will be wiped out by ai

1:57 😂😂

Yeah, let the AI take over medicine. The behavior of doctors and medical staff these days is beyond robotic anyways.

Good news.. now we have AI to reduce physician burnout as well.

Pre generative AI

I think human being always wanted to be part of something bigger than himself, this is how we can justify God and philosophy, the singularity will Come soon and this endless high AI brain will rules us all.

Well, that didn't age very well.... AI progress is so far ahead of this now and it's only 3rd quarter 2023.

No because AI cannot go to jail when it misdiagnosed someone 😂

LOL

This guy should listen more to Elon Musk than doing his own calculations and by the way robots will be more trustworthy than doctors because they'll never make a mistake....

we don't need doctors and nurse anymore