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Could AI in Medicine Weaken Physicians’ Skills?

A new review looks at whether routine AI use could come at a cost to clinical expertise.

April 16, 2026 By Meg Barbor, MPH 4 min read
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5 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    AI use in clinical care may contribute to deskilling, impacting physicians' skill performance and reducing opportunities to maintain expertise.

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    A study in gastroenterology showed a drop in adenoma detection rates after routine AI use, indicating altered physician performance post-AI.

  • 3

    AI assistance can improve diagnostic accuracy but also introduces risks, such as automation bias leading to increased error rates.

  • 4

    The review highlighted that deskilling risks are higher in ambiguous cases or under time constraints, reinforcing dependence on AI.

  • 5

    The authors emphasized the need for AI literacy in training and regulatory safeguards to preserve clinical expertise in medicine.

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