Affiliation:
1. Kent and Medway Medical School, UK
Abstract
This chapter comprehensively explores the clinical perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare. It examines AI's significant opportunities for enhancing diagnostic capabilities, personalising treatment plans, streamlining clinical workflows, and improving clinician wellbeing. The chapter also delves into the challenges clinicians face with AI adoption, including technological literacy, ethical concerns, legal uncertainty, and patient trust. The impact of AI is analysed across various medical specialities, such as radiology, oncology, cardiology, emergency medicine, and dermatology. Emphasis is placed on the ethical considerations surrounding AI development and implementation in healthcare. Recommendations are provided to ensure the responsible integration of AI tools into clinical practice, underscoring the importance of clinician involvement, transparency, and ethical principles. Overall, the chapter offers valuable insights into leveraging AI's potential to improve patient outcomes while upholding the highest standards of care.