Oversight May Be Critical in Patient Acceptance of AI in Radiology
A UK survey found that patients supported AI as a clinical tool but wanted physicians to remain responsible for medical decisions.
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Andrea Surnit
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July 14, 2026
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78% of patients believed AI would be useful in health care, while 64% supported its use.
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71% of respondents felt that physicians should remain responsible for decisions involving AI.
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93% of patients considered it important to be treated as a person rather than just a number.
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50% of respondents did not trust computers to make medical decisions, emphasizing the need for human oversight.
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Female respondents showed greater reservations about AI compared to male respondents, especially regarding physician interactions.
