Ground Truths Charlotte Blease: Is A.I. Going to Remedy Medicine’s Problems?
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Sep 12, 2025 In a thought-provoking discussion, health researcher Charlotte Blease, a professor at Uppsala University and Harvard author, explores whether AI can address the unmet needs in healthcare. She tackles the potential for AI to enhance patient interaction and diagnostics while acknowledging concerns about bias and empathy. They dive into the role of AI in mental health, weighing its benefits against traditional therapy's shortcomings. Blease advocates for a balanced view on AI's advancements, addressing ethical challenges like privacy and equity.
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Patient Story Highlights Systemic Barriers
- Jen Lawson with Ehlers-Danlos illustrates systemic barriers to care, from loss of coverage to exhausting savings.
- Telemedicine eased physical barriers but bias and logistical hurdles still harmed her outcomes.
Map Visits To Spot AI Opportunities
- The book maps a typical medical visit and asks what AI could realistically improve at each step.
- It frames problems like disclosure, diagnosis, and empathy as psychological and systemic challenges AI might address.
Algorithms Could Be Easier To De-bias
- De-biasing clinicians is difficult and anti-bias training often fails to change outcomes.
- Blease argues algorithmic tools may be easier to de-bias than human doctors in practice.
