The path forward for large language models in medicine is open

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly applied in medical documentation and have been proposed for clinical decision support. We argue that the future for LLMs in medicine must be based on transparent and controllable open-source models. Openness enables medical tool developers to control the...

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Main Authors: Riedemann, Lars (Author) , Labonne, Maxime (Author) , Gilbert, Stephen (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 27 November 2024
In: npj digital medicine
Year: 2024, Volume: 7, Pages: 1-5
ISSN:2398-6352
DOI:10.1038/s41746-024-01344-w
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-024-01344-w
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-024-01344-w
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Author Notes:Lars Riedemann, Maxime Labonne & Stephen Gilbert
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Summary:Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly applied in medical documentation and have been proposed for clinical decision support. We argue that the future for LLMs in medicine must be based on transparent and controllable open-source models. Openness enables medical tool developers to control the safety and quality of underlying AI models, while also allowing healthcare professionals to hold these models accountable. For these reasons, the future is open.
Item Description:Gesehen am 23.05.2025
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ISSN:2398-6352
DOI:10.1038/s41746-024-01344-w