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Apr 25, 2023

The Future of ChatGPT in Healthcare: Revolution or Disruption?

The Future of ChatGPT in Healthcare: Revolution or Disruption?

Many of you have probably heard about the rising chatbot sensation, ChatGPT. The launch of ChatGPT has led several experts to suggest that it could spark a new wave of tech disruption across various fields, such as translation services and programming.


So, how will ChatGPT impact the medical field? Today, MEDcury will guide you through exploring whether this technology will enhance the work of medical professionals or disrupt it.


ChatGPT Passes the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam


In March 2023, the book The AI Revolution in Medicine was published, in which Dr. Isaac Kohane, a physician and computer scientist from Harvard, mentioned that the latest version of ChatGPT, GPT-4, could accurately answer more than 90% of the questions on the U.S. medical licensing exam. This performance even surpasses that of some licensed doctors.


ChatGPT and Rapid Diagnosis of Rare Diseases


In the same book, Dr. Isaac shared that he tested ChatGPT’s capabilities by providing a real case he had treated. He gave the system patient information collected from physical exams, such as hormone levels and ultrasound results.


ChatGPT was able to accurately and quickly diagnose the patient with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, a rare condition occurring in about 1 in 100,000 people. This is remarkable because diagnosing rare diseases typically requires years of knowledge and experience.


However, ChatGPT was able to do this effortlessly, raising the question of whether medical professionals should feel impressed or uneasy.


ChatGPT as a Virtual Assistant for Doctors

Beyond being an excellent exam taker and diagnostic tool, ChatGPT can also read and summarize lengthy reports and research papers in seconds.


This capability allows medical professionals to save time spent on computer work and ultimately provides more time for patient care.


Some might think that ChatGPT is just a robotic system that analyzes data to follow commands, lacking the vitality of humans.


However, ChatGPT can also offer useful advice to doctors on how to discuss symptoms with patients, combining accuracy with empathy.


With Such Smart Technology, Is There Still a Need for Medical Professionals?

The answer is definitely yes! Although ChatGPT appears to be a sophisticated system, its answers are not always 100% accurate. The same book mentions errors in the system, such as incorrect BMI values, which could potentially lead to serious mistakes in prescribing or diagnosing.


So, medical professionals might find relief that this system is unlikely to replace them in the near future. However, it is clear that ChatGPT’s capabilities are impressive.


Therefore, MEDcury advises not to be complacent about the belief that AI will never surpass humans, as this technology is expected to play an increasingly significant role in the medical field.


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