AUSTIN, Texas – Texas physicians say a rising number of patients are turning to ChatGPT for healthcare advice, and depending on how they’re using it, the technology can either help or hinder their care.
What they’re saying: — “We’ve seen an increase in the number of people that are using, you know, any of the AI services for health advice, which is, I think, better than old school google my symptoms… but I’d still think probably not the best choice,” said Dr. Joshua Houser, the director of Emergency Medicine at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Medical Center.
Houser says the two most common ways that he sees patients use technology are as a primary health information source to determine whether they should seek treatment and as a wellness tool to optimize individual health. …