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Matters Arising: The importance of understanding AI’s impact on physician behavior

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In a prior edition of this journal, Ryan and colleagues conducted an experiment to examine the role of AI on physician decision making. They observed that 67% of physicians who initially recommended against treatment, but later viewed AI output recommending treatment, changed their decision. This is an important study because it shows how AI can have a dramatic influence on doctors. Medico-legal consequences are considered.

Source: npj Mental Health Research

DOI: 10.1038/s44184-025-00180-4

Authors: Michael H. Bernstein, Brian Sheppard, Michael A. Bruno, Grayson L. Baird

Institutions: Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Seton Hall University, Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education

Subfield: Health Informatics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,390