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A study reveals ChatGPT responses on endometriosis are basic; consult doctors for accurate, personalized advice.
Endometriosis is a painful gynecologic condition that affects 1 in 10 women. According to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researches, the responses about this condition from three of the leading Chatbots can provide basic information which is not as comprehensive as the guidance from the health providers. The findings sound like a warning note for the patients who depend on the generative artificial intelligence for medical information.
According to a study leader, Kimberly Kho, M.D., Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern, this study was made by the researchers as they wanted to know what the patients are learning from these chatbots. The research was done to know the accuracy of the response and reliability regarding the updated clinical information. Their results confirm that the responses from the chatbot on this or any other disease will not be able to replace a proper evaluation and management by skilled experts.
According to her, studies intended to assess their production have mostly concentrated on data regarding cancer, with little attention paid to benign gynecologic diseases. One of these is endometriosis, a prevalent disorder that results in the development of tissue outside the uterus that resembles its lining. Infertility, pain, and inflammation are common outcomes.
The lack of patient-specific context in the queries, the lack of chatbot training data reflecting the most recent advancements in clinical practice, and the lack of consensus among subject-matter experts are some of the possible causes of this deficiency, she explained. Of the three chatbots analyzed, ChatGPT gave the most comprehensive and precise answers.
In light of these findings, Dr. Kho said that although chatbots could be a useful starting point for finding medical information, people should still speak with their doctors if they have any questions or concerns. She added that in the quality control process, medical professionals must be consulted and included for healthcare-specific chatbots that are currently under development.
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