This article explores the reluctance of physicians to use algorithm-based technologies in healthcare, despite acknowledging their potential benefits. Key points include:
- Physicians feel uninformed about how to use these technologies effectively.
- The technology isn’t formally integrated into doctors’ workflows, making it seem niche or incompatible.
- Doctors are concerned about how using technology, especially mobile phones, might be perceived by patients and colleagues as unprofessional or distracting.
- There’s a fear that reliance on technology could erode their own expertise, especially in patient communication and treatment planning.