AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making

A study from Mass General Brigham found that ChatGPT is approximately 72 percent accurate in making medical decisions, including diagnoses and care decisions, but some limitations exist in complex cases and differential diagnoses.

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Artificial intelligence technology, such as ChatGPT, has been found to be as accurate as a developing practitioner in clinical decision-making and diagnosis, according to a study by Massachusetts researchers. The technology was 72% accurate in overall decision-making and 77% accurate in making final diagnoses, with no gender or severity bias observed. While it was less successful in differential diagnosis, the researchers believe AI could be valuable in relieving the burden on emergency departments and assisting with triage.

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Study shows potential for generative AI to increase access and efficiency in healthcare

A study led by Mass General Brigham found that ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, demonstrated 72% accuracy in clinical decision-making, suggesting that language models have the potential to support clinical decision-making in medicine with impressive accuracy.

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Will we ever be able to trust health advice from an AI?

Generative AI models like ChatGPT can produce personalized medical advice, but they often generate inaccurate information, raising concerns about their reliability and potential harm. However, as AI technology advances, it has the potential to complement doctor consultations and improve healthcare outcomes by providing thorough explanations and synthesizing multiple data sources. To ensure responsible progress, patient data security measures, regulatory frameworks, and extensive training for healthcare professionals are necessary.

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ChatGPT Surprises by Accurately Diagnosing Eye Issues Better Than WebMD, But Experts Urge Caution With Healthcare AI

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Doctors Put ChatGPT’s Diagnosis Skills to the Test, With Mixed Results

Doctors at Emory University conducted a study testing the accuracy of AI systems like Chat GPT, Bing Chat, and Web MD in diagnosing medical conditions, finding that Chat GPT correctly listed the appropriate diagnosis in its top three suggestions 95 percent of the time, while physicians were correct 95 percent of the time, suggesting that AI could potentially work alongside doctors to assist with initial diagnoses, but not replace them.

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Posted 9/3/2023, 11:08:48 AM

AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making

foxbusiness.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/22/2023

Can AI help doctors? Mass. researcher 'surprised' by results of study

8/22/2023

Study shows potential for generative AI to increase access and efficiency in healthcare

8/25/2023

ChatGPT's cancer treatment advice 'potentially dangerous,' study shows

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Will we ever be able to trust health advice from an AI?

9/16/2023

ChatGPT Surprises by Accurately Diagnosing Eye Issues Better Than WebMD, But Experts Urge Caution With Healthcare AI

9/22/2023

Doctors Put ChatGPT’s Diagnosis Skills to the Test, With Mixed Results