AI in the Doctor’s Office: Is Your Physician Being Replaced? | Featuring Dr. Adam Rodman

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a tool of the future—it’s already in the exam room. In this episode of Specifically for Seniors, host Dr. Larry Barsh sits down with Dr. Adam Rodman, a Harvard professor and internal medicine physician, to discuss how AI is fundamentally changing the way doctors practice and how patients manage their health.

From "AI scribes" that record visits to patients using ChatGPT for a second opinion, we explore the benefits, the risks, and the future of healthcare in an AI-driven world.

In this video, you will learn:

The Rise of AI Scribes: How automated recording tools are allowing doctors to focus on patients instead of computer screens.

The "Second Opinion" in Your Pocket: Why Dr. Rodman believes it’s actually okay (and even helpful) for patients to consult AI before their appointment.

Accuracy vs. Human Intuition: Can AI out-diagnose a human doctor?.

Privacy & Security: Understanding HIPAA compliance and how your medical data is protected when using AI tools.

About Our Guest:

Dr. Adam Rodman is a general internist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, and the Director of AI programs for the Carl J. Shapiro Center. He is also the author of Shortcuts to Medicine and the host of the Bedside Rounds podcast.