Delayed diagnosis of a transient ischemic attack caused by ChatGPT
Jonathan A Saenger1,2, Jonathan Hunger3, Andreas Boss4,5
1Diagnostic and interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. jonathan.saenger@usz.ch.
Abstract:
Techniques of artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly used in the treatment of patients, such as providing a diagnosis in radiological imaging, improving workflow by triaging patients or providing an expert opinion based on clinical symptoms; however, such AI techniques also hold intrinsic risks as AI algorithms may point in the wrong direction and constitute a black box without explaining the reason for the decision-making process.This article outlines a case where an erroneous ChatGPT diagnosis, relied upon by the patient to evaluate symptoms, led to a significant treatment delay and a potentially life-threatening situation. With this case, we would like to point out the typical risks posed by the widespread application of AI tools not intended for medical decision-making.
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