ENA Economy 2025-09-30 16:50:56 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Sep 30 (KNN) </strong>A recent report by Elsevier shows that more than 40 percent of clinicians in India are now using artificial intelligence (AI) in their practice&mdash;up from 12 percent just a year ago.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This marks a three-fold increase, highlighting the rapid pace of digital adoption in the healthcare sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Clinician of the Future 2025 study surveyed around 2,200 healthcare professionals from 109 countries, including about 275 from India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The report found that Indias AI adoption rate of 40 percent is higher than the United States (36 percent) and the United Kingdom (34 percent), but lower than China (71 percent) and the Asia Pacific average (56 percent). Globally, the average stands at 48 percent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Interestingly, 52 percent of Indian clinicians believe that in the near future, most patients will self-diagnose with AI tools, compared to 38 percent globally.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Alongside this, doctors in India expressed confidence in moving towards universal healthcare and health equity, echoing the vision of the National Digital Health Mission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">However, the report also pointed out challenges. Nearly two-thirds of Indian clinicians said their workload has increased in the past two years, aligning with the global trend of 69 percent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Moreover, one in five Indian doctors are considering leaving the profession altogether, while the global figure stands at one in three.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The study stressed that although clinicians recognize the potential of AI, there is a lack of structured training and clear governance frameworks to support its safe and effective use.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Strengthening policy frameworks, improving digital literacy, and investing in healthcare infrastructure, especially in rural areas, are seen as key steps to ensure technology adoption benefits both doctors and patients.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43672 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/ai-use-by-indian-clinicians-surges-to-40-triples-since-last-year-report 2025-09-30 16:50:56 knnindia.co.in