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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

  • July 14, 2026

  • 3 min

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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.

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Oversight May Be Critical in Patient Acceptance of AI in Radiology

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • July 14, 2026

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