By Indian Clinicians Surges
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New Delhi, Sep 30 (KNN) A recent report by Elsevier shows that more than 40 percent of clinicians in India are now using artificial intelligence (AI) in their practice—up from 12 percent just a year ago.
This marks a three-fold increase, highlighting the rapid pace of digital adoption in the healthcare sector.
The “Clinician of the Future 2025” study surveyed around 2,200 healthcare professionals from 109 countries, including about 275 from India.
The report found that India’s AI adoption rate of 40 percent is higher than the United States (36 percent) and the United Kingdom (34 percent), but lower than China (71 percent) and the Asia Pacific average (56 percent). Globally, the average stands at 48 percent.
Interestingly, 52 percent of Indian clinicians believe that in the near future, most patients will self-diagnose with AI tools, compared to 38 percent globally.
Alongside this, doctors in India expressed confidence in moving towards universal healthcare and health equity, echoing the vision of the National Digital Health Mission.
However, the report also pointed out challenges. Nearly two-thirds of Indian clinicians said their workload has increased in the past two years, aligning with the global trend of 69 percent.
Moreover, one in five Indian doctors are considering leaving the profession altogether, while the global figure stands at one in three.
The study stressed that although clinicians recognize the potential of AI, there is a lack of structured training and clear governance frameworks to support its safe and effective use.
Strengthening policy frameworks, improving digital literacy, and investing in healthcare infrastructure, especially in rural areas, are seen as key steps to ensure technology adoption benefits both doctors and patients.
