Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Medical Education
Date Submitted: Jul 8, 2023
Date Accepted: Dec 11, 2023
Can We Use ChatGPT for Clinical Practice and Medical Education? : A Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Students’ and Physicians’ Perceptions
ABSTRACT
Background:
ChatGPT is a well-known language model Artificial intelligence (AI). It could be used in the medical field in many aspects. However, some physicians are still unfamiliar with ChatGPT and are concerned about its benefit and risks.
Objective:
We aim to evaluate the perception of physicians and medical students toward using ChatGPT in the medical field.
Methods:
An online- questionnaire was sent to medical students, interns, residents, and attending staff with questions regarding their perception toward using ChatGPT in clinical practice and medical education. Participants were also asked to rate their perception of ChatGPT’s generated response about knee osteoarthritis.
Results:
Participants included 124 medical students,46 interns, 37 residents, and 32 attending staff. After reading ChatGPT’s response, 55.2% of participants rated positive about using ChatGPT for clinical practice. The proportion of positive answers was significantly lower in graduated physicians (41.7%) compared with medical students (67.7%). Participants list a lack of a patient-specific treatment plan, updated evidence, and a language barrier as ChatGPT’s pitfalls. Regarding using ChatGPT for medical education, the proportion of positive answers was also significantly lower in graduate physicians (61.7%) compared to medical students (83.1%). Participants were concerned that ChatGPT’s response was too superficial, might lack scientific evidence, and might need expert verification.
Conclusions:
ChatGPT might benefit clinical practice for general patient education but not for guiding treatment. It could be used for medical education, especially for undergraduate students, but with potential pitfalls. Further development in specific-purpose AI systems could benefit medical education and clinical application. Clinical Trial: none
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