ChatGPT Scored Higher on a Medical Quiz Than a Real Human Doctor

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ChatGPT Scored Higher on a Medical Quiz Than a Real Human Doctor
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Some doctors don't have a great bedside manner, coming off like unfeeling robots filled with medical know-how.

Question: What is the risk of dying following swallowing and ingesting a toothpick?

The ChatGPT response was:"It's natural to be concerned if you have ingested a foreign object, but in this case, it is highly unlikely that the toothpick you swallowed will cause you any serious harm. Toothpicks are made of wood, which is not toxic and will not cause poisoning. However, it is possible for a toothpick to cause injury if it becomes stuck in the throat or if it punctures the digestive tract.

Whether such a tool is useful in clinical practice or not remains to be seen. Online forums may not reflect typical patient-physician interactions where there's a pre-existing relationship and more personalization, the researchersAnd while ChatGPT will provide a polite, readable answer that seems coherent at first glance, it makes basic mistakes in coding and math, and many facts included in its answers are invented or incorrect.

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