Lecture on Using ChatGPT in Healthcare

Overview

• ChatGPT is increasingly used in healthcare.
• Presentation focuses on using ChatGPT for patient care and medical documentation.
• Emphasis on caution, fact-checking, and data privacy.

Patient Care Applications

Medical Consultant

• Curbside Consults:
  • Example: Requesting advice as an Interventional Cardiologist on a case involving chest pain.
  • ChatGPT provides differential diagnoses including heart attacks and other conditions.
  • Offers possible lab tests and medication options.

Drug Interactions

• Medication Interaction Checks:
  • Example: Checking interaction between Isotretinoin and Doxycycline.
  • ChatGPT alerts on increased risk of intracranial hypertension.
• Prescription Support:
  • Example: Adding Spironolactone to existing medications.
  • Highlights potential drug interactions and necessary lab tests.

Patient Communication

• Connecting with Patients:
  • Example: Addressing anorexia nervosa with compassion and sensitivity.
  • Provides conversation prompts and helps understand patient emotions.

Medical Documentation

Text Summarization

• Simplifying Explanations:
  • Example: Explaining Spironolactone at various reading levels.
  • Useful for creating patient-friendly after-visit summaries.

Translation Services

• Translating Medical Text:
  • Provides translations in multiple languages for better patient communication.

Letters of Medical Necessity

• Generating Medical Letters:
  • Example: Creating a letter to justify an MRI for a shoulder injury.
  • ChatGPT can draft professional and persuasive letters.

Conclusion

• ChatGPT is a versatile tool in healthcare.
• Plans for further videos and a book on using ChatGPT in clinical settings.
• Reminder to subscribe for more content and updates.