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Wolters Kluwer Health survey examines AI use and concerns among clinicians, patients in 2026
Artificial intelligence use continues to rise among clinicians and patients alike—with 35% of clinicians using AI multiple times daily for work and 40% of patients using AI at least once daily in t | For physicians, repeated daily AI use tripled between 2025 and 2026 while use among nurses doubled during the same period.
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Clinician AI use hit 35% daily in 2026 survey (physicians tripled to 38% YoY); 42% of patients bring AI insights to appointments. 74% report hallucination and deskilling concerns; 75% of patients fear accountability—healthcare must implement governance to restore trust.
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