CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
newmedia@camh.ca (Dr. John Torous, Dr. David Gratzer)
ChatGPT and mental health care with Dr. John Torous
ChatGPT and mental health care with Dr. John Torous
ChatGPT and mental health care with Dr. John Torous
Wednesday 1st November 2023
Explore the promises and pitfalls of ChatGPT in mental health care with Dr. David Gratzer and Dr. John Torous on 'Quick Takes'.
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CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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Episode Overview
- ChatGPT's potential in diagnosing mental health conditions and drug interactions
- Privacy concerns and ethical considerations in AI applications for mental health care
- The role of AI in streamlining tedious administrative tasks in healthcare
I think the best way to think of chat GPT is a new modality to put together and share information, just like Wikipedia was a new modality to put together and share information.
Can artificial intelligence really revolutionize mental health care? In this episode of 'Quick Takes', Dr. David Gratzer sits down with Dr. John Torous to unpack the promises and pitfalls of using AI tools like ChatGPT in psychiatric practice. Dr. Torous, who heads the Digital Psychiatry Division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, exploring how AI could transform everything from patient education to drug interaction checks.
But it's not all rosy; they also tackle pressing concerns around patient privacy and ethical dilemmas. Should we be excited or cautious about integrating AI into mental health care? With Google Research working on a medical-specific language model and AI already creeping into electronic medical records, this conversation couldn't be more timely.
Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone curious about the future of mental health, this episode offers a balanced view on the potential and perils of AI in psychiatry.