As an OB/GYN, I rely on tools every day to care for women and families—ultrasound, lab testing, clinical guidelines, and years of medical training. Good tools help us make better decisions and provide safer care.
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the newest tools entering medicine. You may hear about it in the news or see it mentioned online. And it’s true—AI can be incredibly helpful. It can summarize medical information, organize research, and support learning in ways that save time and improve efficiency.
But it’s important to understand something clearly:
AI is a tool—not a medical authority.
Why Caution Matters
Out of curiosity—and responsibility—I decided to test AI by asking it medical questions I know the answers to. Questions where accuracy truly matters.
Some answers were helpful.
Others were concerning.
In a few cases, AI provided recommendations that directly conflicted with established medical guidelines. Some of those suggestions, if followed without question, could have been dangerous.
When I challenged those answers—because I knew they were wrong—the AI immediately agreed and changed its response.
That experience was eye-opening.
What AI Can—and Can’t—Do
AI does not think like a physician. It does not care for patients, weigh risks, or take responsibility for outcomes. It gathers information from patterns in data, and sometimes those patterns are incomplete or incorrect.
That means AI can sound confident while being wrong.
In medicine, we are trained to question, verify, and apply judgment. Every recommendation must be filtered through clinical experience, evidence-based medicine, and the individual patient sitting in front of us. AI cannot replace that process.
A Helpful Assistant, Not the Doctor
When used wisely, AI can be a valuable assistant. It can help organize information, support education, and streamline administrative work. But it should never replace a trained clinician’s judgment.
Especially in healthcare, human oversight is essential.
The Takeaway
AI is here to stay, and it will continue to shape the future of medicine. Used carefully, it can support better care. Used blindly, it can create real risk.
As your OB/GYN, my role is to use every tool available—wisely, thoughtfully, and safely—while never losing sight of what matters most: your health, your safety, and your trust.
Technology can assist us.
But medicine will always require human judgment.
The information shared on this website is for education only and is not a substitute for personalized medical care. Health decisions should always be made in consultation with your healthcare provider, who can consider your individual medical history and needs.