Ep. 77 AI's Impact on Oncology Practice with Dr. Larry Bilbrey

Where is AI already making oncology practice more efficient, and where does human expertise remain irreplaceable? In this episode of BackTable Tumor Board, medical oncologists Dr. Kate Baker and Dr. Larry Bilbrey discuss how AI is improving oncology workflow, such as scribing and information retrieval, but is far from replacing clinicians, especially for hands-on care. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 03:17 - Evolution of Technology 08:12 - The Role of AI in Healthcare Workflow 18:57 - Prioritizing Provider-First Approach for Use of AI 24:08 - Liability Disclosure Audits 28:48 - Human Audits in Quality Assurance 32:55 - Patients Using ChatGPT 40:05 - The Potential of AI Care Companions 42:59 - The Future of AI --- More about this episode Despite its advantages, the doctors discuss using AI in higher-stakes clinical settings with caution, as it is often limited by accuracy, liability, regulation, culture, and patient acceptance. They emphasize the importance of transparent patient disclosure and human auditing for quality assurance, as well as a focus on using AI for repetitive digital tasks rather than supporting clinical decisions. They also address patient use of ChatGPT, the potential of AI companions for helping patients navigate care, and the future of AI in the years ahead. --- BackTable Tumor Board is the go-to multidisciplinary podcast for medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and other healthcare professionals that play an active role in cancer care. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app