From The New York Times:
As a practicing physician, I know that my patients are using artificial intelligence to get medical advice. Sometimes the signs are subtle, like when they bring me lists of suggested tests and potential diagnoses that would put Dr. House to shame. But mostly they just tell me they consulted “Dr. ChatGPT” before seeing Dr. Rodman. Data suggest that over a third of Americans use large language models for health advice.
As an A.I. researcher, I believe that when used appropriately, these large language models are the greatest tool for empowering patients since the invention of the internet. But they also carry new and barely understood risks, like degrading the relationship that patients have with doctors, or pulling people into spirals of anxiety as they pepper a chatbot with questions. As we take part in this exhilarating new phase of health care, here is what I want my patients to know about using A.I. for their health.