Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Doctor?
Today an AI can already prep materials, sort notes, and write a first summary. The class, the source, and the patient still need someone in the room.
It does not measure whether your company will replace you.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Doctor
22%
AI or a robot can already do 22% of this job.
#87 / 103
View rankingDoctor
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
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.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 36% | 28% | +10.1 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- synthesise information
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1216.00· ESCO/ISCO 2211
IS WORK OVER?
Actuary
32%
#24 / 103
View rankingActuary
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Run models, reserves and sensitivities.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 24% | 55% | +13.2 |
Draft technical reports and memos.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Choose assumptions, tables and criteria.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Explain to the board and the supervisor.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Validate data quality and bias.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Signed opinion and professional liability.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 18% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 32% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Run models, reserves and sensitivities
- Draft technical reports and memos
- Choose assumptions, tables and criteria
- Explain to the board and the supervisor
- Validate data quality and bias
- Signed opinion and professional liability
- actuario
- actuary
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2120