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Family Medicine Must Prepare for Artificial Intelligence
Karim Hanna1, David Chartash2, Winston Liaw2
1From the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL (KH); Yale School of Medicine and UCD, New Haven, CT (DC); University of Houston, Houston, TX (WL); North Shore Community Health, Boston, MA (DA); University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KA (DP); University of Florida, Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL (NRS); American Academy of Family Physicians, Kansas City, MO (SW); Department of Family Medicine, Tufts University, Chicago, IL (BE); Department of Family Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, MA (WA). khanna@usf.edu.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform family medicine by improving patient outcomes and clinician well-being. Responsible AI integration is crucial for enhancing the Quintuple Aim and ensuring equitable, patient-centered care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Technology
- Medical Informatics
- Family Medicine Innovation
Background:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a significant opportunity to advance healthcare.
- Family medicine must adapt to AI's rapid evolution for optimal patient care.
- The Quintuple Aim framework provides a target for AI integration in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the imperative for family medicine to integrate AI.
- To explore AI's potential benefits and risks in family medicine.
- To advocate for proactive family medicine engagement in directing AI development.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on AI advancements in healthcare.
- Analysis of AI's impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes.
- Discussion of ethical considerations and implementation strategies.
Main Results:
- AI offers enhanced diagnostics, reduced administrative burdens, and improved health equity.
- Potential risks include depersonalized care and exacerbated health disparities.
- AI can optimize patient care and clinician roles in a technology-driven future.
Conclusions:
- Family medicine must embrace AI literacy and collaborative integration.
- Developing guidelines and standards through interdisciplinary cooperation is essential.
- Responsible and ethical AI implementation can revolutionize family medicine.
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