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Patients rate doctors who disclose AI use as less competent

Source: Longevity Docs News • Published: 06 Oct 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Docs News.

A short news analysis about patient reactions to doctors disclosing AI use, exploring implications for trust and clinical communication.

Patients rate doctors who disclose AI use as less competent
Key Takeaways
  • A preregistered vignette study of 1,030 US adults found doctors who disclosed AI use were rated as less competent.
  • The negative competence rating was strongest for participants younger than 45 years old.
  • Prior related studies also found disclosures of AI use lowered perceived trustworthiness and skill for clinicians.
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