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AI poised to reshape Indian healthcare, doctors retain final say: experts
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:09 AM
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Experts, including Dr. Jayanthi, say artificial intelligence is now integral to Indian healthcare and medical training, but clinical decisions must remain with physicians.
Leading medical voices in India have affirmed that artificial intelligence has moved from experimental projects to everyday tools in hospitals and classrooms. Dr. Jayanthi, speaking to The Hindu, highlighted that AI assists in diagnostics, patient monitoring and treatment planning, making healthcare delivery more efficient.
Nevertheless, the experts cautioned that AI should complement, not replace, human judgement. They stressed that ultimate responsibility for diagnosis and therapy must stay with qualified physicians, who are best placed to interpret AI outputs in the context of individual patient needs.
The consensus calls for medical institutions to update curricula and invest in AI infrastructure while establishing clear guidelines that preserve the doctor‑patient relationship. As AI adoption accelerates, the healthcare sector is urged to balance technological innovation with ethical oversight.
Stakeholders, including hospitals, regulators and educational bodies, are expected to collaborate on standards that ensure AI tools are transparent, validated and used under professional supervision.
The shift signals a new era where AI supports clinicians, but the final clinical verdict remains a human decision, safeguarding patient safety and trust.
Nevertheless, the experts cautioned that AI should complement, not replace, human judgement. They stressed that ultimate responsibility for diagnosis and therapy must stay with qualified physicians, who are best placed to interpret AI outputs in the context of individual patient needs.
The consensus calls for medical institutions to update curricula and invest in AI infrastructure while establishing clear guidelines that preserve the doctor‑patient relationship. As AI adoption accelerates, the healthcare sector is urged to balance technological innovation with ethical oversight.
Stakeholders, including hospitals, regulators and educational bodies, are expected to collaborate on standards that ensure AI tools are transparent, validated and used under professional supervision.
The shift signals a new era where AI supports clinicians, but the final clinical verdict remains a human decision, safeguarding patient safety and trust.