Poll: 46% of Canadians have asked AI for medical advice, but most still prefer human doctors
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Sarah Petz
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Summary
A new poll reveals that while 46% of Canadians have asked an AI chatbot for medical advice in the past year, most remain uncomfortable with AI making medical decisions or replacing doctor visits. Only 13% of respondents were comfortable with AI diagnosing and prescribing medication, and 68% said they would rather wait to see a real doctor. The poll highlights a cautious acceptance of AI as a supplementary tool in healthcare, but strong resistance to it replacing human medical professionals.
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68 per cent said they would rather wait to see a real doctor
46 per cent of respondents had asked an AI chatbot for medical advice in the past year
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