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Doctors are leaning on AI beyond paperwork — now using it for real clinical decisions. A Doximity survey of 3,300+ U.S. physicians found more than half use AI daily, with clinical decision support use nearly doubling to 63%. But concerns remain: three in four doctors encountered an AI inaccuracy in the past year, and 61% worry trainees will over-rely on the tech at the expense of developing their own skills.
AI has officially moved out of the back office and into the exam room. A new Doximity survey of more than 3,300 U.S. physicians reveals that AI use has shifted from administrative tasks — like clinical documentation — to everyday clinical decision-making. Physicians are now using AI to search medical literature, explore alternative diagnoses, and surface treatment options they might not have considered on their own.
The enthusiasm is real, but so are the reservations. Three in four physicians said they encountered at least one AI-generated factual inaccuracy in the past year, and more than half cited inaccuracies as the top reason they've pulled back on AI use. Meanwhile, 61% worry that trainees will lean too heavily on AI and fail to build foundational clinical skills.
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Why it matters: As AI embeds itself deeper into clinical workflows, the healthcare system faces a dual challenge — harnessing AI's potential to enhance physician knowledge while safeguarding the hands-on skill development that quality patient care depends on.