The Patient Prescription for Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Gastroenterology Care (Gastroenterology Journal)

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms gastroenterology, one voice remains largely missing: the patient’s. Despite tens of thousands of AI studies in healthcare, fewer than 1% include patient perspectives. This article argues it’s time to shift from building AI tools around patients to building them with patients—by addressing their concerns, values, and expectations. Without trust and transparency, even the smartest algorithms risk rejection. Can GI truly integrate AI without first earning patient buy-in?