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From Heart to Data: Balancing Feelings, Evidence, and Artificial Intelligence (A I) in 2026 for medical decisions

WednesdayJuly 1st8:00 - 9:00231 / 232 M

Jean-Claude LENERS

As  it  seems  obvious  that  Artificial Intelligence (AI) will  suggest  the  best options  for  diagnoses and  treatments,   should we  still  continue  to  trust in  our own feelings coupled with  evidence based documentation? Patient’s expectations and  beliefs must  also be recognized  and  acknowledged .The  GP should  know  at  the  end , how  trustful ,  useful, or limited  AI , feelings  and our  knowledge are in our  daily  GP  practice. The  GP should  similarly understand the importance of  feelings  and  patient related  outcome-measures (PROMs) , if they are to adopt and support treatment  proposals  in  mutualconside rationTeaching method: In  smaller  groups , three subtopics should  be debated under the  aspect of feelings and knowledge supported  or  not  by  AI: a)         Considering different  cultural backgrounds of patients  and  doctors , can equity in  our  decision making  be supported by both feelings and knowledge?  b)         In ethical consultations for  acute  or  palliative  care, can  feelings and knowledge or  beliefs help  us   to shape  the  patient’s and  doctor’s  autonomy or  liberty  to  decide ? c)         Can feelings, even  gut  feelings in  comparison to  the  patient’s expectations and Proms  bring us to a  rational decision (with or  without AI) in  this fraternal patient-doctor  relationship? Workshop schedule: After  a  short introduction to the  terms feelings, clinical  reasoning and  AI in medicine,  3  rounds of 12  minutes  will debate in  a  contradictory  manner  on  the  3  subtopics and   colleagues will report briefly for  2  minutes  after  each  round. The  authors of  the  WS will summarize the differences  and  agreements  and  a  final general questioning will try  to  weigh feelings, knowledge, and AI together.The  participants,  through interactive group discussions,  should  stimulate  their  own critical self-reflexion and give space  to uncertainty, complexity, flexibility, intuitive assessment and open communication in  order  to  come  to the  best  possible  medical  decisions.In rapidly changing times, becoming more aware of technical options and our own and patients  reactions could help us to get more liberty in our  daily medical decisions.   3  key  words:  emotions   evidence-based    artificial intelliegence