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Assessing large language models' accuracy in providing patient support for choroidal melanoma

Anguita, R; Downie, C; Ferro Desideri, L; Sagoo, MS; (2024) Assessing large language models' accuracy in providing patient support for choroidal melanoma. Eye , 38 pp. 3113-3117. 10.1038/s41433-024-03231-w. Green open access

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of information that patients can obtain from large language models (LLMs) when seeking answers to common questions about choroidal melanoma. / Methods: Comparative study comparing frequently asked questions from choroidal melanoma patients and queried three major LLMs—ChatGPT 3.5, Bing AI, and DocsGPT. Answers were reviewed by three ocular oncology experts and scored as accurate, partially accurate, or inaccurate. Statistical analysis compared the quality of responses across models. / Results: For medical advice questions, ChatGPT gave 92% accurate responses compared to 58% for Bing AI and DocsGPT. For pre/post-op questions, ChatGPT and Bing AI were 86% accurate while DocsGPT was 73% accurate. There were no statistically significant differences between models. ChatGPT responses were the longest while Bing AI responses were the shortest, but length did not affect accuracy. All LLMs appropriately directed patients to seek medical advice from professionals. / Conclusion: LLMs show promising capability to address common choroidal melanoma patient questions at generally acceptable accuracy levels. However, inconsistent, and inaccurate responses do occur, highlighting the need for improved fine-tuning and oversight before integration into clinical practice.

Type: Article
Title: Assessing large language models' accuracy in providing patient support for choroidal melanoma
Location: England
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1038/s41433-024-03231-w
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-024-03231-w
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Eye cancer, Outcomes research
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Institute of Ophthalmology
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10195409
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