AI Can't Replace the Doctor's Touch

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan affirmed the irreplaceable value of a doctor's presence, declaring that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot supersede a doctor's bedside moral authority.

Speaking at the 51st convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Radhakrishnan urged medical practitioners to embrace opportunities to study abroad while highlighting the need to return home to serve their communities. He underscored the significance of AI in transforming various sectors, including healthcare, but maintained that no technology could replicate the compassionate touch and healing words of a doctor.

Applauding the efforts of the Union Health Ministry, Radhakrishnan noted the expansion of AIIMS into underserved areas, eliminating the need for patients from distant regions to travel to Delhi. Union Health Minister J P Nadda's presence at the event underscored support for growth in educational avenues for future medical professionals.

(With inputs from agencies.)