Medical professionals

Patients worldwide are cautiously optimistic about the use of AI in healthcare. Most support it as a helpful assistant, but few trust it to replace doctors, according to a new study that reveals trust, concerns, and the need for explainable AI.

Doctors who dismiss or trivialize patients’ symptoms can cause long-lasting harm, according to a new study. This “medical gaslighting” can not only cause feelings of shame and anger but can also lead people to stop seeking medical help altogether.