ISCO-08 3222
Midwifery associate professionals
47.2%
ADI · 195th of 433 · 95% interval 35.1–58.8
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 47.2% of the task time of midwifery associate professionals, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full47.2%
195th of 433 · interval 35.1–58.8
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time35.5%
213th of 433 · interval 29.3–41.2
Evidence80
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.2 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 33.1%L1Augmentation · 19.7%L2Partial delegation · 47.1%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
80 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.Midwives | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.Midwives | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain documentation of all patients' contacts, reviewing and updating records as necessary.Midwives | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary.Midwives | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 28 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide information about the physical and emotional processes involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum periods.Midwives | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.Midwives | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 30 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.Midwives | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.Midwives | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 42 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect specimens for use in laboratory tests.Midwives | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Facilitate and promote activities, such as lunches, seminars, or tours, to foster healthcare information privacy or security awareness within the organization.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare statistical reports, narrative reports, or graphic presentations of information, such as tumor registry data for use by hospital staff, researchers, or other users.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan, develop, maintain, or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 22 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 12 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 65 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate and recommend upgrades or improvements to existing computerized healthcare systems.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train medical records staff.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor changes in legislation and accreditation standards that affect information security or privacy in the computerized healthcare system.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Manage the department or supervise clerical workers, directing or controlling activities of personnel in the medical records department.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Design databases to support healthcare applications, ensuring security, performance and reliability.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop in-service educational materials.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 1.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 4.0 h | – |
| Test patients' hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose levels.Midwives | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend the use of vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance the health of patients and children.Midwives | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Estimate patients' due dates and re-evaluate as necessary based on examination results.Midwives | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform post-partum health assessments of mothers and babies at regular intervals.Midwives | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 40 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Refer patients to specialists for procedures such as ultrasounds or biophysical profiles.Midwives | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide patients with contraceptive and family planning information.Midwives | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 28 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, or retarded fetal growth.Midwives | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inform patients of how to prepare and supply birth sites.Midwives | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.Midwives | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Incorporate research findings into practice as appropriate.Midwives | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop, implement, or evaluate individualized plans for midwifery care.Midwives | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, or breastfeeding.Midwives | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess birthing environments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and the availability of appropriate supplies.Midwives | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth.Midwives | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.Surgical Assistants | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set up or monitor the administration of oxygen or medications.Midwives | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess the status of post-date pregnancies to determine treatments and interventions.Midwives | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide information about community health and social resources.Midwives | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 30 min | Trust and care |
| Provide comfort and relaxation measures for mothers in labor through interventions such as massage, breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, or music.Midwives | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Perform annual gynecologic exams, including pap smears and breast exams.Midwives | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Verify the identity of patient or operative site.Surgical Assistants | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Treat patients' symptoms with alternative health care methods such as herbs or hydrotherapy.Midwives | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain an unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment.Surgical Assistants | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.Midwives | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate or participate in the positioning of patients, using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure for the procedure or to protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment.Surgical Assistants | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Complete birth certificates.Midwives · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and apply sterile wound dressings.Surgical Assistants | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Cover patients with surgical drapes to create and maintain a sterile operative field.Surgical Assistants | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Suture perineal lacerations.Midwives | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine availability of necessary equipment or supplies for operative procedures.Surgical Assistants | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clamp, ligate, or cauterize blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry, using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, or electrocautery equipment.Surgical Assistants | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Discuss with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure, including operative consent, methods of operative exposure, diagnostic or laboratory data, or patient-advanced directives or other needs.Surgical Assistants | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 15 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess skin integrity or other body conditions upon completion of the procedure to determine if damage has occurred from body positioning.Surgical Assistants | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Apply sutures, staples, clips, or other materials to close skin, facia, or subcutaneous wound layers.Surgical Assistants | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Pass instruments or supplies to surgeon during procedure.Surgical Assistants | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Obtain or inspect sterile or non-sterile surgical equipment, instruments, or supplies.Surgical Assistants | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Gather, arrange, or assemble instruments or supplies.Surgical Assistants | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor patient intra-operative status, including patient position, vital signs, or volume and color of blood.Surgical Assistants | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist members of surgical team with gowning or gloving.Surgical Assistants | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate with anesthesia personnel to maintain patient temperature.Surgical Assistants | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Adjust and maintain operating room temperature, humidity, or lighting, according to surgeon's specifications.Surgical Assistants | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove patient hair or disinfect incision sites to prepare patient for surgery.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate sterilizing devices.Surgical Assistants | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Respond to breech birth presentations by applying methods such as exercises or external version.Midwives | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist in the insertion, positioning, or suturing of closed-wound drainage systems.Surgical Assistants | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compile and evaluate clinical practice statistics.Midwives | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Transport patients to operating room.Surgical Assistants | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.Midwives | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Postoperatively inject a subcutaneous local anesthetic agent to reduce pain.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist in applying casts, splints, braces, or similar devices.Surgical Assistants | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate in research studies.Midwives · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 5.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Incise tissue layers in lower extremities to harvest veins.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Insert or remove urinary bladder catheters.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist with patient resuscitation during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.Surgical Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 47.2% | 55 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.375 | 56 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.223 | 58 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 41.667 | 30 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.085 | 34 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.051 | 61 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (32)
Neighbouring occupations
Dashed line: midwifery associate professionals (47.2%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Midwifery associate professionals (ISCO-08 3222), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3222
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Midwifery associate professionals (ISCO-08 3222)}
}Machine-readable
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