AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming the way patients access medical information.
But what happens when these AI platforms give convincing yet inaccurate advice?
In the exam room, this can create a complex challenge for healthcare providers.
- The blurred line between accurate and misleading AI-generated medical information
- The difficulty even trained clinicians face in identifying misinformation
- The importance of ongoing conversations between clinicians and patients about critically evaluating AI-generated content
A recent study shows that 60% of patients trust AI-generated health advice, highlighting the need for clinicians to guide patients in assessing these resources.
How can healthcare professionals better equip themselves and their patients to navigate AI-driven medical information?
Amanda Heidemann, family physician and senior clinical content consultant for clinical effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses her article, "Gen Z's DIY approach to health care."
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