Medical Economics March 25, 2025
Austin Littrell

Key Takeaways

  • AI tools can increase physicians’ liability and emotional strain, potentially leading to burnout and medical errors.
  • Physicians face a “no-win” scenario, expected to rely on opaque AI tools while bearing full accountability for outcomes.
  • Systemic support, including training and feedback, is crucial for effective integration of AI in clinical decision-making.
  • Legal reforms are needed to clarify responsibility when AI contributes to poor outcomes, as current laws are outdated.

Study warns that artificial intelligence could increase legal risk and burnout if health systems fail to support doctors.

Artificial intelligence (AI) was supposed to ease the burden on physicians — not add to it. But without proper legal protections and support structures, it may be doing just that,...

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