DOTmed September 27, 2024
Lauren Dubinsky

A new Boston University (BU) study found that the generative AI model, GPT-4, can answer questions about patient safety with 88% accuracy. The researcher team believes that AI could aid physicians in better recognizing and preventing mistakes in hospitals and clinics.

“We felt it was crucial to investigate the effect of AI on patient safety because the technology is advancing rapidly, particularly with the growth of generative AI and large language models,” Dr. Nicholas Cordella, corresponding author and assistant professor of medicine at BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, told HCB News. “These innovations are already beginning to shape the field of medicine and will continue to do so, regardless of whether clinical leaders are prepared.”

Cordella and his...

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