Toward the eradication of medical diagnostic errors.

Eric J Topol

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Toward the eradication of medical diagnostic errors.

February 14, 2024

Topol EJ. Science. 2024;383(6681):eadn9602.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is being touted as an innovation for enhancing diagnostic reliability. This commentary summarizes the potential improvements and challenges associated with clinician use of AI as a diagnostic tool at the care interface.

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