CMIOs Guide Clinicians to Integrate AI in Patient Care Conversations
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Generative AI tools are reshaping how patients engage with their healthcare, prompting chief medical information officers (CMIOs) to advocate for their thoughtful integration in clinical discussions. Clinicians are encouraged to use AI-generated content as a conversational starting point, fostering informed dialogue while maintaining clear boundaries regarding its limitations. Training at institutions like University of California Irvine Health and HonorHealth reinforces the importance of correcting misinformation and repositioning AI outputs as tools for shared decision-making, rather than definitive answers. This emphasis on consistent communication helps build trust and empowers patients in their healthcare journey without substituting clinical authority.
