AI for Diagnosis: Do We Still Need Doctors?

Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, UCSF, presents at the 2026 TDC Group Executive Advisory Board Meeting about the future of healthcare with AI, guided by what history tells us happens when powerful new technology meets an established profession. AI will likely change how the job gets done, but it will not eliminate the need for human doctor judgment.


The guidelines suggested here are not rules, do not constitute legal advice, and do not ensure a successful outcome. The ultimate decision regarding the appropriateness of any treatment must be made by each healthcare provider considering the circumstances of the individual situation and in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the care is rendered.

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