RCT: AI-generated layperson summaries of medical findings improve visit quality and shorten consultations
EricTopol · x · 2026-10-18
Cardiologist Eric Topol highlights a real-world randomized controlled trial: before a surgical appointment, patients received an AI-generated layperson summary of their medical findings (control group got none). Patients liked it, rating visit quality higher on the FAPI measure, and consultations were shortened—a solid empirical win for AI-assisted patient communication in clinics.
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