Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Midwife?
Midwives support pregnancy, birth and the weeks after, with their own clinical responsibility.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Midwife
26%
AI or a robot can already do 26% of this job.
#78 / 103
View rankingMidwife
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Document findings of physical examinations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 55% | +4.4 |
Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Perform physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Educate patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconception care.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. | 38% | 28% | +10.6 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- hygiene in a health care setting
- microbiology-bacteriology
- childbirth
- health care legislation
- lactation
- obstetric ultrasonography
- analgesics
- neonatology
- pregnancy
- pharmacology
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1161.00· ESCO/ISCO 2222
IS WORK OVER?
Tax advisor
30%
#36 / 103
View rankingTax advisor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Review financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 28% | +5.6 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- value-added tax law
- tax legislation
- inform on fiscal duties
- advise on tax planning
- inspect tax returns
- prepare tax returns forms
- calculate tax
- research taxation procedures
- interpret financial statements
- prepare financial statements
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2082.00· ESCO/ISCO 2411