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ChatGPTs' Journey in Medical Revolution: A Potential Panacea or a Hidden Pathogen?

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At the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine, ChatGPT morphs into a compact, personal digital physician. With a simple click, it furnishes an abundance of health-related information, initial medical consultations, and a plethora of disease management recommendations. Moreover, it stands at the ready to provide immediate mental health assistance in times of psychological distress. Yet, each innovation carries inherent challenges. As we embrace the conveniences proffered by ChatGPT, it is imperative that we grapple with associated issues such as data privacy, risk of misdiagnosis, complexities in human–machine interaction, and particular situations that elude its understanding. Let's probe further into this intriguing world, brimming with contention and prospects, and observe how ChatGPT traverses the landscape of digital health, uncovering the potential it holds for the future evolution of medical practice.

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I would like to express my profound gratitude to OpenAI for their efforts and contributions in the development of ChatGPT. Their work has provided a solid foundation for my research in crafting this manuscript.

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  1. Department of Computer System and Technology, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Yang, J. ChatGPTs' Journey in Medical Revolution: A Potential Panacea or a Hidden Pathogen?. Ann Biomed Eng 51, 2356–2358 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-023-03264-4

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