The Lost Aura with John Lantos, MD

Drawing on philosophy, bioethics, and decades in pediatrics, Dr. John Lantos reflects on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the doctor-patient relationship. We explore what medicine has gained through technology, whether the physician "aura" is disappearing, and why the rise of AI could ultimately renew our understanding of medical humanism.

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