Do People Prefer Human Doctors and Psychiatrists or AI?
Briefly

New research conducted with 1,183 participants indicates a strong preference for human doctors over AI substitutes, especially in mental health and psychiatry.
Findings showed that the presence of AI in clinical settings reduced trust and comfort in discussing health matters, significantly impacting mental health scenarios.
Participants displayed a marked reluctance to share sensitive information with AI-present clinicians, highlighting heightened privacy concerns and diminished satisfaction.
In psychiatry, participants reported far less willingness to disclose personal information when AI was involved, showcasing the critical importance of human interaction in mental health care.
Read at Psychology Today
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