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Adults increasingly use ChatGPT for health information before doctor visits

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A significant portion of adults, estimated between 30% and 55%, are utilizing ChatGPT or similar large language models for health-related inquiries. One individual, Erin, used ChatGPT to understand perimenopause and available treatments before consulting her general practitioner. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing trend of AI chatbots being used as a preliminary information source for personal health concerns.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a trend of users employing ChatGPT for health information, citing a statistic and an anecdote, rather than announcing a new product or research.

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Adults increasingly use ChatGPT for health information before doctor visits

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sipirtu ·

    Erin books an appointment to talk to her GP and asks ChatGPT what perimenopause is and what treatments are available. Between 30% and 55% of adults report they

    Erin books an appointment to talk to her GP and asks ChatGPT what perimenopause is and what treatments are available. Between 30% and 55% of adults report they have used ChatGPT, or other large language models or chatbots for their health. Source: Stuff South Africa https:// stuf…

    LINKS stuff.co.za/…/using-chatgpt-before-a-medi…

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