Surveys: most doctors use AI, two thirds a chatbot for medical questions
A Harvard study found that two thirds of doctors use a new AI chatbot for medical questions, with about 52% of queries concerning clinical decision-making, mainly treatment and disease management. Another report says more than 80% of doctors now use AI, which is not without problems for patients.
Who is affected and how
- doctor
- Using AI for clinical decision support is common, so doctors need their own verification practices.
- hospital manager
- Unmanaged individual use calls for institutional policies and approved tools.
- health policy
- The high usage rate makes validation and data protection rules more urgent.
Sources
- Two Thirds of Doctors Use New AI Chatbot for Medical Questionsyahoo.com · Oct 22, 2026
- AI Chatbot for Medical Questions – Barzilaiendanbarzilaiendan.com · Oct 23, 2026
- More than 80% of doctors now use AI — and it’s not super for patientssan francisco chronicle · Oct 20, 2026
- More than 80% of doctors now use AI — and not super for patientssfchronicle.com · Oct 20, 2026
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