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Chatbots in Cancer Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages: All that Glitters Is Not Gold

Year: 2024

Type: review

Abstract: The emergence of digitalization and artificial intelligence has had a profound impact on society, especially in the field of medicine. Digital health is now a reality, with an increasing number of people using chatbots for prognostic or diagnostic purposes, therapeutic planning, and monitoring, as well as for nutritional and mental health support. Initially designed for various purposes, chatbots have demonstrated significant advantages in the medical field, as indicated by multiple sources. However, there are conflicting views in the current literature, with some sources highlighting their drawbacks and limitations, particularly in their use in oncology. This state-of-the-art review article seeks to present both the benefits and the drawbacks of chatbots in the context of medicine and cancer, while also addressing the challenges in their implementation, offering expert insights on the subject.

Source: Journal of Personalized Medicine

DOI: 10.3390/jpm14080877

Authors: Georgios Goumas, Theodoros I. Dardavesis, Konstantinos Syrigos, Nikolaos Syrigos, Effie Simou

Institutions: University of West Attica, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Sotiria General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education

Subfield: Health Informatics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955