Robert (Bob) Wachter, MD

Robert (Bob) Wachter, MD

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Chair of Medicine, UCSF; author “A Giant Leap” on Health AI

Cross‑check AI Answers and Heed Red‑flag Symptoms
SocialMar 3, 2026

Cross‑check AI Answers and Heed Red‑flag Symptoms

@PBS: Five things to consider before asking a chatbot for health advice (by @AP_FDAwriter). Among them: ask two different AIs and see if they agree; don't stay home if you have red flag symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath....

By Robert (Bob) Wachter, MD
Clinicians Discuss Real-World AI Applications on Zoom
SocialMar 3, 2026

Clinicians Discuss Real-World AI Applications on Zoom

I’ll be joining a Zoom discussion hosted by Roon on March 5, 1:30-2:30 ET. We'll discuss how clinicians are using AI in actual practice and the implications. I'll be joined by 3 eminent colleagues: Mandy Cohen, Sara Murray, & Spencer...

By Robert (Bob) Wachter, MD
Measuring ROI for Clinician-Facing AI Tools
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Measuring ROI for Clinician-Facing AI Tools

I enjoyed working with an all-star team – the great @LisaRotenstein @UCSF and @DBatesSafety of @BrighamWomens – on this paper describing how to measure return on investment (ROI) for clinician-facing AI tools. @JAMAInternalMed https://t.co/uvhb1qI7mG

By Robert (Bob) Wachter, MD
AI's Role in Medicine Explored on NPR's Pulse
SocialFeb 23, 2026

AI's Role in Medicine Explored on NPR's Pulse

Really enjoyed this conversation with @MaikenScott on her @NPR show, @WHYYThePulse, about my book, "A Giant Leap" and how AI will shape the future of medicine. https://t.co/Nw17vwApkg

By Robert (Bob) Wachter, MD