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30% of UK GPs Embrace AI, Citing Safety Concerns

12/3/2025

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Nuffield Trust researchers report nearly 30% of UK GPs use AI tools like ChatGPT in patient consultations.
They note concerns about mistakes and legal issues amid a lack of regulation.
A separate study shows AI adoption among GPs rising from 20% to 25% in a year.
Experts urge proper training and oversight to ensure safe deployment of AI in healthcare.
Patients increasingly use AI for health information, though quality varies.

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Nuffield Trust researchers report nearly 30% of UK GPs use AI tools like ChatGPT in patient consultations.
They note concerns about mistakes and legal issues amid a lack of regulation.
A separate study shows AI adoption among GPs rising from 20% to 25% in a year.
Experts urge proper training and oversight to ensure safe deployment of AI in healthcare.
Patients increasingly use AI for health information, though quality varies.