The 'Med AI' Capsule⚕️🤖💊
February 25, 2025 at 08:22 AM
A recent survey conducted by Rock Health and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) highlights the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in primary care. The survey, which gathered responses from over 1,200 family physicians and primary care clinicians between September and November 2024, reveals that a significant number of clinicians are incorporating AI tools into their daily practices.
*Key Findings:*
- Prevalence of Digital Tools: A vast majority of respondents utilize digital health tools regularly, with 92% using electronic health records weekly, 83% employing clinical decision support systems, and 74% engaging with patient engagement tools.
- Adoption of AI in Personal and Professional Settings: Sixty-two percent of clinicians reported using generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, in their personal lives, with 18% doing so daily—surpassing the general U.S. population's daily usage rate of 6.4%. Professionally, 50% have integrated AI into their workflows, primarily for clerical tasks like drafting messages and documentation.
- Openness to AI Applications: Over 90% of respondents have either used or are open to using AI for various professional applications, including behavioral health support and population health management.
https://rockhealth.com/insights/ai-is-in-the-doctors-bag-and-primary-care-is-ready-to-use-it/?mc_cid=b87b1a6ce1
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