Automation index
How much of a Neurologist’s job can AI already do?
An MRI report and a first differential come earlier. Examining, needling and saying ALS do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Neurologist
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#274 / 633
View rankingNeurologist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Read MRIs, EEGs and a first differential.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Examination, cranial nerves and gait.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Long clinic, family and bad news.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Reports, prescriptions and consults.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
On-call, stroke and ward rounds.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Meeting, team and owning the diagnosis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Read MRIs, EEGs and a first differential
- Examination, cranial nerves and gait
- Long clinic, family and bad news
- Reports, prescriptions and consults
- On-call, stroke and ward rounds
- Meeting, team and owning the diagnosis
- neurologo
- neurologist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1217.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Doctor
22%
#351 / 633
View rankingDoctor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 36% | 28% | +10.1 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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