General Internal Medicine Physicians

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 17 (89%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (11%)

• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare government or organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task