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The Illusion of Authority: AI’s Role in Medicine

January 12, 2026 by Dr. Gil Winkelman Leave a Comment

 

In this conversation, Dr. Gil Winkelman discusses the increasing prevalence of AI in healthcare, particularly in medical and psychological assistance. He highlights the limitations of AI, emphasizing that it can provide incorrect information and lacks the nuanced understanding that human clinicians possess. The discussion also touches on the importance of human interaction in healthcare, the role of AI in medical communication, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI’s use in patient care.

Takeaways

  • AI is becoming more prevalent in society and is used for medical help.
  • AI can provide incorrect information, leading to wrong conclusions.
  • The medical system’s brokenness drives people to seek AI assistance.
  • AI lacks the ability to understand individual patient contexts.
  • Human clinicians can ask follow-on questions that AI cannot.
  • AI can help translate complex medical jargon for patients.
  • Patients can use AI to prepare questions for their clinicians.
  • Empathy and co-regulation are essential in healthcare interactions.
  • AI does not have ethical accountability like human clinicians do.
  • Healing often requires a personal relationship and presence.
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AI, healthcare, medical assistance, ethical considerations, human interaction, limitations of AI, patient care, technology in medicine, mental health, medical communication

 

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