Table 2.

Core category [Functions that will still be expected of human doctors].

Category and subcategory			Code
Partial replacement possible
	Clinical reasoning	AIa presented a range of options with evidence will be limited
	Information provision	Physicians can skillfully communicate information Unlike AI, physicians can tell detailed stories using colors and shades that AI does not possess
	Excellence stability	AI cannot respond by considering subtle changes over time AI is not good at advancing treatment by taking into consideration the progress
	Communication	It is difficult for AI to build a trusting relationship through emotional exchanges AI cannot intervene in doctor-patient relationship AI cannot match the power of medical services coordinated by various professionals AI lacks appropriate altruism
Difficult to replace
	Value-based Commitment	AI cannot provide personalized recommendation If the AI proposal differs from that of the physician, then the result should be consulted with a different physician AI may not be able to reflect its own values in providing explanations
	Emotion sensing	Only the physician can listen and alleviate anxiety It is difficult for AI to deal with patients having suicidal ideation AI cannot adjust the degree of listening Physicians are more adept in providing healing and energizing patients
	Sense sensing	AI is not good at taking into consideration general appearance AI is not good at medical treatment related to pain
	Responsibility	The final decision cannot be delegated to AI Physicians have the role to approve AI proposals
	VUCAb agenda	The attitude of being concerned about complex problems will become important for physicians in providing medical services The physician must have the status of an advisor for the final decision It is a good idea that the physician takes the role of providing healing in the information society Physicians can perform the work that AI cannot perform Advice from the physician who knows the patient through continuous treatment will be useful in the AI era AI cannot provide medical services that have associated uncertainty

^aAI: artificial intelligence.

^bVUCA: volatility・uncertainty・complexity・ambiguity.