The first human impression is the one that lasts: a point of view on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62827/eb.v24i3.4072

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence; Thought; Clinical Medicine; Professional Autonomy; Knowledge.

Abstract

In the wake of critical and deep thinking, we fear that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in medical practice may negatively impact critical thinking skills. Human traits including empathy, social and emotional intelligence, the capacity and willingness to think deeply and apply moral judgment, and mental well-being may reach their nadir in the next decade. This opinion article warns of the risks of a distancing of knowledge and thought in the analysis of care, in addition to the increase in professional autonomy in clinical medicine. Will we be just digital assistants or doctors capable of performing tasks and diagnoses independently?

Author Biographies

  • Marco Antônio Orsini, UNIG

    Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil

  • Micheli Verginia Ghiggi, UFF

    Instituto de Educação Física da Universidade Federal Fluminense, (UFF), Niterói, RJ, Brasil

  • Marcos RG de Freitas, UFF

    Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, RJ, Brasil

  • Carlos Henrique Melo Reis, UNIG

    Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil

  • Marco Antônio Araújo-Leite, UNIFESP

    Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil

  • Acary Souza Bulle Oliveira, UNIFESP

    Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil

  • Luciana Armada, UNIG

    Programa de Pós-Graduação em Vigilância em Saúde, Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia, Universidade Estácio de Sá, Nova Iguaçu, RJ, Brasil

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Published

2025-07-29

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Artigos de opinião

How to Cite

The first human impression is the one that lasts: a point of view on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. (2025). Enfermagem Brasil, 24(3), 2541-2546. https://doi.org/10.62827/eb.v24i3.4072

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