Eleni Linos, a prominent dermatologist and epidemiologist at Stanford, shares insights from her recent research on patient satisfaction with AI-generated responses to clinician messages. The conversation reveals that patients often prefer AI for its efficiency over human replies, highlighting a potential shift in healthcare communication. They also discuss how AI can help reduce clinician burnout while balancing patient expectations. Eleni emphasizes the importance of integrating AI responsibly to ensure transparency and compliance in medical interactions.

Guest Eleni Linos, MD, DrPH, discusses the future of digital health, including telemedicine, AI in dermatology, and challenges in examining diverse skin types. They explore the convenience and disparities of using digital tools for medical care and discuss the impact of chat GPT on healthcare empathy. The future of digital health and AI in radiology are also discussed.