The application of large language models in medicine: A scoping review

This study systematically reviewed the application of large language models (LLMs) in medicine, analyzing 550 selected studies from a vast literature search. LLMs like ChatGPT transformed healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, medical writing, education, and project management. They assisted in drafting medical documents, creating training simulations, and streamlining research processes. Despite their growing utility in assisted diagnosis and improving doctor-patient communication, challenges persisted, including limitations in contextual understanding and the risk of over-reliance. The surge in LLM-related research indicated a focus on medical writing, diagnostics, and patient communication, but highlighted…

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  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 82270376, 91957123, 81825003
• CA
  Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences

  Awards: T-B-119, 2021-I2M-5-003
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  China Scholarship Council

  Award: CSCF2021A04
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  Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission
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  Beijing Nova Program

  Award: Z201100006820002
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  National Key Research and Development Program of China
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  National Key Research and Development Program of China Stem Cell and Translational Research

  Award: 2020YFC2004705
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  Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Initiative for Innovative Medicine