AI-Assisted Self-Diagnosis: Navigating Patient Anxiety and Clinical Accuracy
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
10-12-2025
Abstract
A 52-year-old male presented with dyspnea and cough, convinced he had asthma based on results from an AI-powered medical search tool. Despite no prior history of asthma, he was confident in the diagnosis. Clinical evaluation ultimately revealed GERD as the underlying cause. This case highlights the growing influence of AI-generated self-diagnoses on patient perception and provider-patient communication. It underscores the importance of validating patient concerns while guiding them toward accurate clinical understanding in an era of increasingly accessible (and convincing) digital health tools.
Recommended Citation
Li G, Fardous RA, Soto RG. AI-assisted self-diagnosis: navigating patient anxiety and clinical accuracy. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2025 Oct 12; San Antonio, TX. Available from:https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21028/presentation/9875
Comments
American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, October 10-14, 2025, San Antonio, TX