Attitude and perception toward artificial intelligence among German physicians with intensive care experience: a survey study

Physicians with intensive care experience generally hold a positive attitude toward AI, particularly in healthcare. However, the sample was predominantly male, older, and in leadership positions, so these findings may not fully reflect the attitudes of younger or female physicians. Several considerations were highlighted: AI outputs should be interpretable, clinical decisions cannot rely solely on objective data, and physicians need reliable information and guidance for further AI education. Leveraging the positive attitude could help make healthcare systems more efficient, effective, and sustainable.