On AI in Medicine with Dr. Bob Wachter

In this captivating episode, join hosts Nicole and Shieva as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Bob Wachter, the eminent Chief of Medicine at UCSF. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of Generative AI, discussing historical challenges in early healthcare initiatives, notably the rollout of the electronic medical record. Dr. Wachter describes how AI will become a valuable ally for clinicians, lightening their workload by seamlessly handling tasks such as crafting meticulous clinical notes, expediting insurance authorization requests, and skillfully summarizing complex patient records. Importantly, Dr. Wachter discusses the pitfalls of AI in medicine, specifically inherent biases, hallucinations and the propensity to lead to clinician automation and complacency. Dr. Wachter discusses the potential for how AI will change the healthcare workforce and hopefully lead to a safer and more affordable healthcare system. Don't miss this insightful episode about the future of artificial intelligence in medicine.

To learn more about Dr. Bob Wachter:

X: @bob_wachter 

https://medicine.ucsf.edu/people/robert-wachter

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/26/science/review-digital-doctor-robert-wachter.html

Articles:

https://www.aha.org/hhnmag/6561-ways-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-health-care

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/11/426716/how-artificial-intelligence-could-transform-health-care

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2812615

https://blog.research.google/2024/01/amie-research-ai-system-for-diagnostic_12.html