The Role of ChatGPT in Predicting, Diagnosing, and Managing Infectious

Rana  Raheema; Ibtisam Farouq Taha

doi:10.51699/cajmns.v7i1.3086

Authors

Rana Raheema Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wasit University, Iraq
Ibtisam Farouq Taha Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Wasit University, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51699/cajmns.v7i1.3086

Keywords:

ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Medical Education, Clinical Decision Support

Abstract

ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, leverages advanced natural language processing to generate human-like responses and interpret complex medical information. It demonstrates significant potential in healthcare by supporting clinical decision-making, assisting in differential diagnosis, predicting disease outcomes, and enhancing epidemiological surveillance. Furthermore, ChatGPT can facilitate early-stage drug and vaccine development through literature synthesis, streamline clinical workflows via automated documentation and data retrieval, and inform public health policy and resource allocation. In medical education, it enhances learning by creating interactive experiences, generating educational materials, and improving training efficiency. Despite these advantages, its use raises ethical and privacy concerns, risks of misinformation, and requires ongoing professional and regulatory oversight to ensure safe and effective integration. Overall, ChatGPT represents a valuable complement to human expertise in advancing healthcare and medical education.

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