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What happens to clinical skills when AI does the routine work?

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  • Doug Brunk

  • September 1, 2026

  • 7 min

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    AI is transforming clinical care, prompting health systems to evaluate its impact on clinicians' daily work and patient relationships.

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    AI-supported tools can enhance communication and safety in clinical settings, such as improving patient handoffs and medication decisions.

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    In radiation oncology, AI can automate tasks like outlining organs on images, potentially reducing hands-on practice for trainees.

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    Clinicians need foundational knowledge of AI models and their limitations to effectively integrate AI into healthcare practices.

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    Feedback mechanisms are crucial for improving AI systems, as reliance on AI may inadvertently shift workloads rather than reduce them.

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