Family Medicine Must Prepare for Artificial Intelligence.

Journal: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM
PMID: 39455278

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize family medicine, offering a transformative approach to achieving the Quintuple Aim. This article examines the imperative for family medicine to adapt to the rapidly evolving field of AI, with an emphasis on its integration in clinical practice. AI's recent advancements have the potential to significantly transform health care. We argue for the proactive engagement of family medicine in directing AI technologies toward enhancing the "Quintuple Aim."The article highlights potential benefits of AI, such as improved patient outcomes through enhanced diagnostic tools, clinician well-being through reduced administrative burdens, and the promotion of health equity by analyzing diverse data sets. However, we also acknowledge the risks associated with AI, including the potential for automation to diverge from patient-centered care and exacerbate health care disparities. Our recommendations stress the need for family medicine education to incorporate AI literacy, the development of a collaborative for AI integration, and the establishment of guidelines and standards through interdisciplinary cooperation. We conclude that although AI poses challenges, its responsible and ethical implementation can revolutionize family medicine, optimizing patient care and enhancing the role of clinicians in a technology-driven future.

Authors

  • Karim Hanna
    Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States.
  • David Chartash
    Department for Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States.
  • Winston Liaw
    Robert Graham Center, Washington, DC, and University of Houston College of Medicine, Department of Health Systems and Population Health Sciences.
  • Damian Archer
    From 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).
  • Daniel Parente
    From 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).
  • Nipa R Shah
    From 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).
  • Steven Waldren
    From 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).
  • Bernard Ewigman
    From 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).
  • Wayne Altman
    From 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).

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