Large language models in medical and healthcare fields: applications, advances, and challenges

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly recognized for their advanced language capabilities, offering significant assistance in diverse areas like medical communication, patient data optimization, and surgical planning. Our survey meticulously searched for papers with keywords such as “medical,” “clinical,” “healthcare,” and “LLMs” across various databases, including ACM and Google Scholar. It sought to delve into the latest trends and applications of LLMs in healthcare, analyzing 175 relevant publications to support both practitioners and researchers in the field. We have compiled 56 experimental datasets, various evaluation methods and reviewed cutting-edge LLMs across tasks. Our comprehensive analysis…

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  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Award: 62276180
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  Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province

  Award: LQ24F020014