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[Quick Takes Essentials] ChatGPT and mental health care with Dr. John Torous
[Quick Takes Essentials] ChatGPT and mental health care with Dr. John Torous
[Quick Takes Essentials] ChatGPT and mental health care with Dr. John Torous
Wednesday 14th August 2024
Dr. David Gratzer and Dr. John Torous discuss the potential and pitfalls of using AI like ChatGPT in mental health care.
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Episode Overview
- AI can make clinical notes more accessible but raises privacy concerns.
- ChatGPT shows promise in solving DSM cases and providing drug interaction info.
- Dr. Torous advises against using AI for patient data due to privacy risks.
- Future AI could integrate genetic and environmental data for better mental health care.
- Ethical considerations are crucial when using AI in therapy.
I think we just say it makes factual errors or it lies to us about what's happening.
In this episode of Quick Takes Essentials, Dr. David Gratzer sits down with Dr. John Torous from Harvard University to explore the impact of AI, particularly ChatGPT, on mental health care. They dive into how AI can potentially make clinical notes more accessible to patients and the privacy concerns that come with it. Dr. Torous shares his experiences testing ChatGPT, including its ability to solve DSM cases and provide drug interaction information.
However, he warns against using it for patient data due to privacy issues. They also discuss the term 'hallucinate' in AI context, which Dr. Torous dislikes, preferring to call them factual errors instead. The conversation touches on the potential future of AI in integrating genetic and environmental data for a more holistic approach to mental health care. The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire round where Dr.
Torous shares his cautious optimism about AI's role in clinical work and its potential to make complex medical information more accessible to patients. If you're curious about the intersection of AI and mental health, this episode is a must-listen.