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How I Think About AI in My Medical Practice
By Joel Cho at The Gospel Coalition
· June 15, 2026
· 6 min read
Over my 30-plus years as a physician, I’ve witnessed remarkable advancements in medicine. I’ve seen open-heart valve replacements become minimally invasive procedures and piles of paper charts scribbled with bad handwriting become perfectly legible electronic medical records. However, the explosion
Key takeaway However, the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) into health care might be the most disruptive advancement in medicine I've ever experienced—and it’s only just beginning.
Why this matters
The integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare raises significant questions for Christians in the medical field, particularly in terms of how to approach this technology from a theological perspective. As AI continues to transform the practice of medicine, Christians must consider how to balance the potential benefits of increased efficiency and accuracy with the need to maintain a patient-centered approach to care. The fact that AI can now produce perfect summaries of complicated conversations and provide personalized treatment recommendations in seconds has major implications for the way physicians interact with patients and make decisions. Christians in medicine must think critically about how to use this technology in a way that aligns with their values and principles, and consider how it may impact their relationships with patients and their understanding of the healing process. By examining this phenomenon through the lens of biblical principles, Christians can navigate the complexities of AI in medicine and ensure that their use of this technology is guided by a commitment to compassion, empathy, and excellence.
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Category: missions ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: The Gospel Coalition ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Over my 30-plus years as a physician, I’ve witnessed remarkable advancements in medicine. I’ve seen open-heart valve replacements become minimally invasive procedures and piles of paper charts scribbled with bad handwriting become perfectly legible electronic medical records. However, the explosion
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