Framework for the Physician's Role in Digital Health

This document is a framework that articulates the enduring responsibilities of physicians in the context of digital health technologies and artificial intelligence. It outlines how these technologies are reshaping healthcare delivery, influencing clinical knowledge generation, decision support, and patient engagement. The framework emphasizes that while individual tasks may evolve, the core responsibilities of physicians remain stable. It identifies five key responsibilities: preserving trust through human connection, demonstrating and promoting clinical judgment, leading the evolution of medical practice, stewarding the responsible use of technology, and advancing the profession. Each responsibility is detailed to highlight how physicians can maintain their essential roles as technology evolves. The document also stresses the importance of coordinated action across the healthcare ecosystem to support these responsibilities, involving patients, technology developers, and policymakers. The accompanying Shared Roadmap aims to translate these responsibilities into actionable strategies for education, practice, and policy.