The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Ethical Considerations Regarding AI Assistance in Administrative Physician Tasks.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that can potentially transform the diagnostic, therapeutic and administrative practice of dermatology. Physicians are expected to complete electronic health record (EHR) documentation in a timely fashion, prepare and submit prior authorizations, code for billing accurately, compose physician consultation letters, create patient education handouts, and communicate with our patients via the EHR. Streamlining and automating these time-intensive administrative responsibilities and tasks would likely reduce physician burnout and augment physician satisfaction at work, as well as enhance access to care by creating more time to care for patients.