The Deskilling Effect: Is Artificial Intelligence Eroding Clinical Competence?

Synopsis

Synthesizes cross-specialty evidence (colonoscopy ADR decline, radiology, pathology) on whether AI erodes clinical competence, plus aviation-automation analogies. Argues that what happens when AI is removed or unavailable is the key skill-preservation question. Recommends skill-preserving workflows and AI-off competence monitoring.

Keywords

·clinical deskilling ·automation bias ·vigilance ·aviation analogy ·skill preservation

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