Disclosing AI use lowers trust in doctors, especially among younger patients

Oct 5, 2026 · Issue 10 · 2 sources, 2 articles

A study found that doctors are judged more poorly when they tell patients they use AI. The effect is strongest among younger patients and affects both trust and adherence to recommendations.

Who is affected and how

doctor

Doctors should think carefully about how they disclose AI use, as trust may fall and advice may be followed less.

hospital manager

Patient information on AI use requires a communication protocol.

Narrative: AI does not replace but transforms the doctor

Sources

• Doctors faced an AI-use penalty after disclosing AI use to patientsnews-medical.net · Oct 5, 2026
• Doctors testing the use of AI chatbots to diagnose patients ahead of GP appointments - Manchester Evening Newsmanchestereveningnews.co.uk · Oct 8, 2026

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