News Summary

• Poll: 68% of Canadians would rather wait two weeks to see a real doctor than get an AI diagnosis.
• Only 13% of respondents comfortable with AI diagnosing and prescribing medication.
• The poll also found that respondents were worried about how artificial intelligence would impact the health-care system and about potential privacy breaches.
• Amol Verma, a clinician scientist at St.
• Michael's Hospital in Toronto, said he sees opportunities for AI to be used for some administrative duties like scheduling staff.