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AI chatbots increasingly used for health advice, raising concerns
AI chatbots are increasingly being consulted for medical and mental health advice, raising concerns about their reliability and potential to deter patients from seeking professional screening appointments. While the use…
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Medical LMs risk patient privacy, new evaluation framework shows
A new research paper introduces a privacy evaluation framework for medical language models, focusing on realistic threat models beyond simple text recovery. The framework assesses verbatim memorization and semantic leak…
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Chatbots to handle patient intake in doctor's offices
Chatbots could streamline patient intake processes in healthcare settings, reducing administrative burdens on medical staff. This approach aims to improve efficiency by automating tasks such as collecting patient histor…
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Private equity cuts vital eye surgeries for profit
Private equity firms are increasingly prioritizing profits over patient care in ophthalmology practices they acquire. These firms are directing clinicians to reduce or eliminate unprofitable but emergent procedures, suc…
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AI system CandorMD trains clinicians in disclosing medical errors
Researchers have developed CandorMD, an AI-powered system designed to help clinicians practice and improve their skills in disclosing medical errors to patients. The system offers real-time practice and tailored feedbac…
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Doctors caution patients against relying solely on AI for medical results
Doctors are increasingly concerned about patients using AI to interpret their medical results, highlighting potential risks and limitations. While AI can offer quick explanations, it lacks the nuanced understanding and …
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AI allegedly pressures patients into unnecessary dental work
A 2026 investigation has uncovered allegations that some dentists are using artificial intelligence to pressure patients into receiving unnecessary dental procedures. This practice is reportedly linked to a significant …
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Most US doctors secretly use AI tools, patients unaware
A significant portion of U.S. physicians are utilizing AI tools in their practice without their patients' knowledge. This widespread, often undisclosed, use of AI in healthcare raises concerns regarding transparency, pa…
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AI agent aids patients in finding clinical trials
An AI agent was developed to help patients navigate the complexities of clinical trials, addressing the issue that many individuals are unaware of or unable to access relevant research opportunities. The agent leverages…
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Patients can decline AI use in doctor's offices
Patients can now opt out of AI-driven healthcare services, including diagnostic tools and administrative systems, under new guidelines. This allows individuals to request human-only interactions for their medical care. …