reviewnpj Digital MedicineJul 8, 2024GOLD OA

The ethics of ChatGPT in medicine and healthcare: a systematic review on Large Language Models (LLMs)

JHJoschka HaltaufderheideRRRobert Ranisch

University of Potsdam · University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

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Abstract

With the introduction of ChatGPT, Large Language Models (LLMs) have received enormous attention in healthcare. Despite potential benefits, researchers have underscored various ethical implications. While individual instances have garnered attention, a systematic and comprehensive overview of practical applications currently researched and ethical issues connected to them is lacking. Against this background, this work maps the ethical landscape surrounding the current deployment of LLMs in medicine and healthcare through a systematic review. Electronic databases and preprint servers were queried using a comprehensive search strategy which generated 796 records. Studies were screened and extracted following a…

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  • Health care
  • Alternative medicine
  • Engineering ethics
  • Medicine
  • Political science
  • Law
  • Pathology
  • Engineering
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Peace, Justice and strong institutions
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