Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond a niche technology to become a dominant, transformative force across numerous fields today. AI is used in several fields, including modern medicine. It is said that with AI, there is a doctor in every home.
A recent Mumbai-based study revealed that there is widespread use of AI chatbots among MBBS students.
The study highlighted that though the chatbots are mainly used for exam preparation, research support, and content summarisation, only 35.6 per cent knew prompt engineering, highlighting limited advanced use. It points out the need for AI literacy and ethical guidance in medical education.
Not just among students, even doctors are getting dependent on AI.
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In a recent interview with ANI, the National Medical Commission (NMC) Chairperson and president of NBEMS, Dr Abhijat Sheth, cautioned against over-dependency on AI. He also said that the use of AI should not impact the doctors' values.
We must make sure that AI practices in healthcare do not compromise the ethical and clinical values, he said.
With AI playing a significant role in several sectors, including IT, there is a technophobia of AI replacing humans. Sheth emphasised that AI should not replace doctors.
A free AI course for doctors were launched by NBEMS in December to equip doctors with essential AI skills for improved diagnostics and personalised treatment.
"The NMC has decided that clinical research will be an integral part of clinical medicine, where not only the curriculum, but also curriculum assessment and training will be a part of the medical curriculum," said Dr Sheth.