06/06/2026
Now, people are asking an Al tool :
1) Can I take this medicine?
2) Are my symptoms serious?
3) What is my diagnosis?
4) Has the doctor prescribed correct medicine and tests?
Al is a wonderful tool. I use it myself every day to summarise research articles, prepare short presentations with my content, generate images.
But there is one biggest limitation of AI:
Al provides information. But Healthcare requires judgment.
A diagnosis is not just conclusion of symptoms put together in AI.
It has some background.
A history.
A detailed physical examination.
Investigations.
Risk factors. Past events.
Emotions.
Family circumstances.
And subtle clues that only emerge through a conversation with a trained professional.
Moreover in Pediatrics, each child needs to be examined thoroughly for their symptoms as children cannot explain or tell us about how they feel.
As healthcare professionals, our role is evolving daily.
I would advise parents - not to use Al as a substitute for professional medical advice.
Because when it comes to health, accuracy isn’t just important, it’s life-saving.
