Experts advocate contextualise of AI in clinical practice at CMUL
Experts advocate contextualise of AI in clinical practice at CMUL
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Publish Date: 2026-02-02 00:11:00
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- Experts in physiotherapy and health sciences advocate for a human-centered approach to using AI in clinical practice, particularly in physiotherapy.
- The advice was given at the 2024/2025 Physiotherapy Induction and Awards Ceremony held at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL).
- Prof. Ushotanefe Useh cautioned against the uncritical use of AI tools in healthcare, stressing the importance of professional judgment and contextual understanding.
- Useh emphasized the distinct ability of physiotherapists to provide empathy-based and evidence-based care through skilled manual assessments.
- Prof. Ademola Oremosu highlighted the necessity of ethical and empathetic practice in healthcare due to the costly implications of errors.
- Prof. Abidemi Tella urged new physiotherapists to practice compassion, exhibit continuous learning, and integrate technology while maintaining professional ethics.
- Sogbamu Olasunkanmi encouraged the inductees to serve as worthy representatives of their institution and the physiotherapy profession.
