Clinician and patient perspectives on digital technology platforms for healthcare delivery - Report - MDSpire

Clinician and patient perspectives on digital technology platforms for healthcare delivery

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  • Lillian C. Chen

  • Mahsa Yarmohammadi

  • Peter P. Zandi

  • Melvin Ortega

  • Shari M. Lawson

  • Ore Afon

  • Mark Dredze

  • Leslie Miller

  • June 23, 2026

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Clinical Report: Insights from Clinicians and Patients on Digital Platforms

Overview

This study explores clinician and patient experiences with AI chatbots in healthcare, highlighting both the advantages and concerns regarding their implementation.

Background

The integration of digital technology platforms, particularly AI chatbots, in healthcare has accelerated, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding clinician and patient perspectives is crucial as these tools become more prevalent in clinical settings. Concerns about the accuracy of information and the context of care delivery remain significant.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial results were provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • Both clinicians and patients recognize the advantages of AI chatbots in healthcare delivery.
  • Concerns were raised about the potential misuse of AI chatbots and their inability to account for clinical context.
  • Patients often seek health information through online platforms due to the immediacy of responses.
  • Focus groups revealed a need for culturally attuned communication and transparency in AI chatbot interactions.

Clinical Implications

Clinicians should be aware of the growing reliance on digital platforms by patients for health information.

Conclusion

The study presents findings on clinician and patient perspectives on AI chatbots.

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