AI's Impact on Medicine: Doctors Unprepared, ChatGPT Outperforms Students, Eye Care Falls Short
A new study warns that physicians are not adequately prepared for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as clinical decision support (CDS) algorithms, into clinical practice. The success of these technologies depends on physicians' understanding of these tools, which is currently lacking. The study recommends targeted training and a hands-on learning approach to enhance physicians' understanding of AI tools. The University of Maryland School of Medicine has proposed incorporating explicit coverage of probabilistic reasoning tailored to CDS algorithms in medical education and clinical training. The launch of the Institute for Health Computing aims to educate and train healthcare providers on the latest technologies, including AI, to enhance disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.