Professional “creep” refers to the phenomenon where the responsibilities and expectations of a particular profession gradually expand beyond their original scope and begins to overlap with other professions. This can occur due to various factors, such as technological changes, societal expectations shifts, and personal and financial gains. Professional creep can be both positive and negative.
Professional creep in medicine challenged by AI: How ChatGPT is revolutionizing medical diagnosis originally appeared in KevinMD.com.