Would you trust a perfect AI doctor you couldn't question?

most people wouldn’t—and probably shouldn’t.

Even if an AI doctor were perfect at diagnosis and treatment, trust isn’t built on accuracy alone. In healthcare, trust also depends on understanding, agency, and accountability.

Here’s why a “perfect but unquestionable” AI would feel uncomfortable:

1. Trust needs explanation

People don’t just want the right answer—they want to know why.

Why this diagnosis?

Why this treatment and not another?

What are the risks?

If you can’t qu

I wouldn’t fully trust any system I can’t question, even if it appears perfect.
In critical decisions, transparency and the ability to understand the reasoning are just as important as accuracy.