Pediatric Surgeons

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: 2 (11%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 9 (50%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 7 (39%)

• Describe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area, to parents or guardians of the patient.AI can speed this up on its own
• Prepare case histories.AI can speed this up on its own
• Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Consult with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and endocrinologist, to determine if surgery is necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Inform parents and guardians of child's health problems and surgical procedures through various channels, such as in-person and telecommunication systems.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Interpret results of preoperative tests and physical examinations.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Monitor patient's recovery, making follow-up visits and using postoperative assessment techniques, such as blood and imaging tests.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Examine fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, and diagnose health issues to determine need for intervention, such as surgery.Little or no AI speed-up
• Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.Little or no AI speed-up
• Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.Little or no AI speed-up
• Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.Little or no AI speed-up
• Operate on fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.Little or no AI speed-up
• Perform transplantation operations, such as organ transplants, on fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents.Little or no AI speed-up
• Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.Little or no AI speed-up