Microsoft Research Podcast Coauthor roundtable: Reflecting on real world of doctors, developers, patients, and policymakers
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May 15, 2025 
Join Zak Kohane, chair of Harvard Medical School's Department of Biomedical Informatics, and Carey Goldberg, a seasoned medical journalist, as they delve into the complex world of AI in healthcare. They discuss the transformative effects of generative AI on patient care and decision-making. The conversation highlights both the ethical implications and the challenges of AI's integration into existing healthcare systems. They also explore how AI can improve communication while addressing disparities in health access, making it a critical topic for the future.
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Initial Skepticism Turns to Promise
- Skepticism initially surrounded GPT-4's potential, despite cautious optimism by experts like Peter Lee and Zak Kohane.
- Early skepticism shifted toward understanding AI’s transformative promise in medicine as usage grew.
AI Scribes: Real Use Ahead of Policy
- AI scribes reduce doctors' workload but institutional reviews can slow adoption.
- Real-world use shows doctors use AI tools independently despite regulatory caution.
AI Empathy Eases Tough Communications
- GPT helps clinicians respond empathetically to stressful patient messages.
- This empathy aids career resilience by offsetting human emotional reactions.
