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Jasmin Hundal: AI won’t replace healthcare professionals, but staying still could hold us back

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Jan 13, 2025, 20:23

Jasmin Hundal: AI won’t replace healthcare professionals, but staying still could hold us back

Jasmin Hundal, Hematology-Oncology Fellow at Cleveland Clinic, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“AI Won’t Replace Healthcare Professionals – But Staying Still Could Hold Us Back.

Healthcare is changing rapidly, and with advancements in AI, there is no doubt our field is entering a new era. But AI isn’t here to take our place, it is here to complement our expertise, enhance our efficiency, and help us focus more on the human side of care.

The bigger risk is not AI itself; it is resisting the changes happening around us.
Think about the shifts we’ve already seen:

The move to electronic health records – tough at first, but now indispensable.
Telemedicine becoming mainstream – not just a response to the pandemic but a permanent shift.
Using data insights to make more personalized care decisions

The common thread? Adapting to these changes made us better at what we do. Staying open to learning and growth has always been the way forward.

If you are wondering where to start, here are a few small steps:

Set aside a little time to explore a new tool or read up on AI in healthcare
Talk to a colleague about how they are using technology to improve care
Stay curious. Small, consistent efforts can lead to big changes over time

AI will not replace the empathy, knowledge, and decision-making we bring to our patients. But it can help us be even better at what we do.

How are you preparing for the changes ahead?”

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Jasmin Hundal is a Hematology Oncology Fellow at Cleveland Clinic and a board-certified internal medicine physician. She is also a Resident Physician at the University of Connecticut and a Trainee Liaison of the Cancer Interest Group at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Her research centres on the impact of modifiable risk factors like diet, metabolism, and the microbiome on cancer and its treatment.