Appropriateness of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management

Summary

Type 2 diabetes is a global health concern often leading to diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), increasing amputation and mortality rates. While AI chatbots like ChatGPT show promise in providing medical information, a study assessing their accuracy found a mean of 91.2% in answering DFU-related clinical questions, though concerns persist regarding reliability and reference authenticity. Despite their potential, caution is advised in their use, emphasizing the need for continued refinement in medical applications of AI technology.