Artificial intelligence in medicine: Resource centre

Discover comprehensive AI resources for Ontario doctors

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way we practise medicine. 

As new technological and clinical advances come to light in Ontario and around the world, this page can help keep you informed and ahead of the curve.

Leading the way on health-care AI

AI continues to transform health care and, as CEO Kimberly Moran says in this video, physicians need to be at the forefront of that change.

On this page, you'll find:

News and insights

Many of us have questions about how AI technology will change medical practice and the Ontario health-care system. We reach out to clinical experts and our thought leaders for their insights.

AI around the world

Stay informed on how artificial intelligence is reshaping clinical practice and the health-care landscape.

The Conversation

Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems ‑ but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options

Making a correct diagnosis is only half a doctor’s job. The other half is knowing what to do about it – in other words, deciding how to manage a patient’s health condition.

CBC News

Canadians may ask AI for medical advice but don't want it replacing humans, poll suggests

A new poll on AI and health care suggests that while some Canadians may be turning to chatbots for medical advice, they're far less comfortable with the technology being used to make medical decisions or replace a visit with a doctor.

CBC News

Paging Dr. AI to the ED? Artificial intelligence shows promise in Emergency Department diagnosis

A new study, published in the journal Science, looks at the performance of large language models (LLMs).

CTV News

False online health information prompts doctors to intervene, survey finds

In the CMA survey, 97 per cent of doctors said they had intervened after a patient followed false or misleading health information found online, including AI advice.

Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine

Human vs. artificial intelligence in medical charting

AI represented a 39-per-cent time savings over traditional dictation in a study conducted at The Ottawa Hospital.

Medical News Today

AI tool predicts Alzheimer’s disease with nearly 93% accuracy using brain scans

This new study, published in Neuroscience, highlights a tool that identifies patterns of brain volume loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Healthy Debate

When digital tools reshape primary care, what happens to the 4Cs?

Technological change is examined through the lens of four core primary care attributes (first contact, continuity, comprehensiveness and co-ordination).

KevinMD

Why clinical listening skills outpace artificial intelligence

AI can’t replace the physician who hears something no algorithm was trained to detect.

Nature

Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real

Bixonimania doesn’t exist except in a clutch of obviously bogus academic papers. So why did AI chatbots warn people about this fictional illness?

How AI is helping save patient lives

As we advocate for health-system change, we are pushing for faster adoption of innovative digital health solutions. See why that matters for Ontario and read about some real-world progress.

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Published: April 16, 2026  |  Last updated: April 23, 2026