In its yearly survey of international clinicians and patients, Philips illustrated significant gaps in people's trust when it comes to the uses of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
The medtech's 10th annual Future Health Index report—which polled nearly 2,000 professionals and more than 16,000 patients across 16 countries—found a greater percentage of providers were optimistic about the ability of AI to improve healthcare outcomes, at 63%, while less than half of polled patients said they were convinced, at 48%.
Interestingly, the FDA's stamp of approval alone did not seem to carry that much weight: Only 35% of surveyed patients listed examinations to ensure safety and effectiveness as a key process to building public trust in AI.
Between 70% and 80% of patients said they would feel more comfortable about AI programs if they came recommended by their doctor or nurses—with about 44% saying they'd feel reassured if they knew a human professional were always in control.
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