Appendix, Gallbladder and Surgical Emergencies · 15 March 2024

Assessment of AI-generated Medical Information on Appendicitis

Generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, Bard, and Claude-2 were assessed for content and quality on appendicitis information. Results showed favorable quality scores for all but Claude-2, which had significantly lower quality. Bard was the only platform providing verifiable sources, while others advised consulting a physician. Readability levels exceeded public standards, indicating potential for patient education on appendicitis.

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