AI-Assisted Medical Support

ChatGPT and other AI models like it are on the brink of disrupting and revolutionizing numerous industries - and healthcare is definitely near the top of the list. Here are 5 astonishing ways you can use ChatGPT to enhance patient care in your Functional Medicine practice!

In addition to content creation, functional medicine providers can use ChatGPT in numerous other ways to enhance their practice and improve patient care. Here are five examples of amazing developments powered by AI language models that you can implement in your healthcare practice today. (Please note that these are advanced uses of AI language models, and these strategies largely require additional software and technical expertise.)

1. Virtual Health Assistant

Healthcare providers can use ChatGPT as a virtual health assistant to provide automated responses to patients' inquiries, schedule appointments, and offer basic health information. ChatGPT can help streamline administrative tasks and improve patient engagement, allowing healthcare providers to focus more time on providing quality care.

2. Symptom Checker

Functional medicine providers can use ChatGPT as a symptom checker to assess patients' symptoms and provide preliminary information about potential diagnoses or appropriate next steps. Artificial intelligence can be programmed to ask patients questions about their symptoms, medical history, and other relevant information to provide initial guidance, though it should not be considered a substitute for professional medical diagnosis.

3. Telemedicine Support

ChatGPT can be used to support telemedicine consultations by providing information and answering patients' questions during virtual visits. Healthcare providers can use ChatGPT to supplement their consultations to provide patients with additional information or clarifications on their health concerns.

4. Medication Management

Functional medicine doctors can use ChatGPT to assist patients in managing their medications. ChatGPT can provide reminders about medication dosages, schedules, and potential interactions, helping patients adhere to their prescribed medication regimens and improve medication safety.

5. Health Monitoring

Health professionals can use ChatGPT as a tool for remote health monitoring. ChatGPT can collect and relay patient-reported data on symptoms, vital signs, and other relevant health information, and provide insights to healthcare providers for remote monitoring of patients' health status and timely interventions.

It's important to ensure that the use of ChatGPT in a healthcare setting complies with relevant privacy and security regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States (or equivalent regulations in other countries). You should exercise professional judgment, and use ChatGPT only as a supplement to your clinical expertise. Lastly, always verify information from trusted sources to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided.

Tomorrow’s article wraps up our exploration of AI conversational models by highlighting important considerations to keep in mind.

References:

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• Brian Chen (2022). How to Use ChatGPT and Still Be a Good Person [online]. The New York Times. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/21/technology/personaltech/how-to-use-chatgpt-ethically.html (Accessed March 2023)

• Dan Milmo (2023). ChatGPT reaches 100 million users two months after launch [online]. The Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/feb/02/chatgpt-100-million-users-open-ai-fastest-growing-app (Accessed April 2023)

• Timothy Nerozzi (2023). Bill Gates says ChatGPT will 'change the world,' make jobs more efficient [online]. Fox Business. Available at: https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/bill-gates-says-chatgpt-will-change-world-make-jobs-more-efficient (Accessed March 2023)