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04/24/26

Problem representation in the age of artificial intelligence: the state of a dying art?

McQuade, Casey N; Dhaliwal, Gurpreet; Bonifacino, Eliana; Olson, Andrew P J; Zwaan, Laura. Diagnosis (Berl).

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AI and Diagnosis Cognition and Decision Making Health Professional Education
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Summary

Problem representation (PR), a clinician's changing conception of a patient's condition, is a foundational diagnostic reasoning skill. This commentary examines PR's history, educational role, and future as generative AI becomes more common. The authors argue that mastering PR remains essential for developing diagnostic expertise, even if AI alters how the skills supporting it are developed.

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McQuade CN, Dhaliwal G, Bonifacino E, et al. Problem representation in the age of artificial intelligence: the state of a dying art? Diagnosis (Berl). Epub 2026 Apr 24.