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Your Doctor May Be Using AI. And It's Worth Asking About.

  • Writer: Dr. Gerda Maissel
    Dr. Gerda Maissel
  • Jul 2
  • 1 min read

AI is already showing up in medical care, from summarizing research to drafting notes and insurance letters. Convenient? Yes. Something patients should understand? Also yes.


This April 2026 article by Ruprecht, published by CNN, explored how doctors are using medical AI chatbots to support clinical work. The article highlights both the benefits and the concerns, especially around accuracy, privacy, and whether patient information is being entered into AI tools.


Questions to ask your doctor:

How are you using AI in my care?

Are the AI tools supported by your health system?

Is my personal health information being entered into AI?

How is my information protected?

How do you check that the AI’s information is accurate?



Your Doctor May Be Using AI

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