Artificial intelligence in the prescription of acute medical treatments in primary healthcare - comparison of the performance of family physicians and ChatGPT.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being recognized as a transformative force in healthcare, showing significant promise in supporting healthcare professionals. AI has many applications in healthcare, including providing real-time decision support, diagnosing diseases, and advancing personalized medicine. However, clinical trials and further research are needed to evaluate the practical effectiveness of AI in primary healthcare.

Objective of the study

This study aims to assess the accuracy of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, in therapeutic decision-making during acute disease consultations in primary care and compare its performance to that of general family physicians. The goal was to determine how well ChatGPT could replicate the decisions made by phy

SUBMITTER: Simao BLP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12455777 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature