Navigating modern medicine’s human element

A San Francisco-based physician reflects on the transformative potential of AI in medicine, including in patient interaction. While AI boasts superior diagnostic capabilities and can answer inquiries in ways that rival and even outshine human clinicians, the author questions whether it can develop a therapeutic relationship with patients. This human connection, felt when uncovering a patient’s backstory and bonding over shared experiences, proves vital in managing complex, chronic conditions and boosting patients’ morale, noted the doctor.