HealthLeaders Media May 8, 2024
A UCSF study has found that a ChatGPT-4 LLM can prioritize Emergency Department patients for treatment with 89% accuracy
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– The UCSF study compared two sets of 10,000 ED visits over the past decade, and found that an AI tool accurately assessed 89% of the time which of the two should be treated first.
– The technology could help health systems and hospitals triage ED patients during high volume periods or staff shortages.
– Researchers cautioned that the technology needs more testing and validation, as an incorrect or biased assessment could cause patient harm or even death.
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