AI is transforming medical practice but may be eroding doctors’ cognitive skills due to over reliance on machine recommendations. Studies show that clinicians using AI can become less attentive and worse at independent tasks once the tool is removed. Experts suggest this isn’t always bad routine work can safely be automated but diagnostic and judgmental skills must be deliberately preserved. The key lies in thoughtful design, training, and workflow integration that keep doctors critically engaged. Ultimately, AI should complement, not replace, human reasoning and empathy in medicine. Read More