AI is helping patients understand cancer but misunderstand doctors
An oncologist shares how large language models are helping patients better understand complex cancer diagnoses and clinical trial protocols. This improved medical literacy allows patients to engage more meaningfully in their own treatment plans.
Why it matters
AI tools are bridging the communication gap between doctors and patients, potentially improving health outcomes through better-informed consent and patient participation.
I am an oncologist. I have watched large language models (LLMs) do something I have been trying to do for years: make cancer comprehensible.
The article presents a personal, positive professional experience with technology without taking a political stance.
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