AI-induced Deskilling in Medicine: A Mixed-Method Review and Research Agenda for Healthcare and Beyond
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland · University of Milano-Bicocca · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare is reshaping clinical practice, offering both opportunities for enhanced decision-making and risks of skill degradation among medical professionals. This growing impact calls for a comprehensive evaluation of its effects on medical expertise. This study presents a mixed-method literature review, combining systematic analysis with narrative synthesis to examine AI-induced deskilling and upskilling inhibition-the erosion of medical expertise and the reduction of opportunities for skill acquisition due to AI-driven decision support systems. Anchoring the discussion in the core medical competencies outlined by the Federation of Royal Colleges…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 25.37
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 88
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4Topics & keywords
- Deskilling
- Health care
- Computer science
- Engineering ethics
- Political science
- Work (physics)
- Law
- Engineering