ReviewCureus2025
Beyond the Screen: The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Patient Learning and the Patient-Physician Relationship.
Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- "First, do no harm" in the digital era: examining the practicality of the European Health Data Space proposal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence: A systematic literature review.BMC medical ethics · 2026Pooled it
- Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Self-Diagnosis and the Patient-Physician Relationship: Mixed Methods Study of Calibration, Participation, and Trust.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Attitudes and Needs of Health Care Providers Toward Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pediatric Palliative Care: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Patient-Provider Discussions About Online Health Information in the Health Information National Trends Survey.Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education · 2026Article
- Assessment of Stage Two Hypertension Treatment Plans Written by Generative AI.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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- Evaluation of large language model-generated information in diabetes health patient education: a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Psychological factors associated with Chinese users' adoption of AI-generated health education short videos: a PLS-SEM-ANN-IPMA study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- AI-driven healthcare: a trend toward better healthcare or the emergence of public health burden.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Feeding intelligence: comparative evaluation of ChatGPT and clinical guidelines for nutritional management in head and neck cancer.Journal of translational medicine · 2025Article
- Large language model chatbots for patient education in kidney stones: a scoping review.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- Assessing the Suitability of ChatGPT and DeepSeek AI for Patient Education on Common Rheumatological Disorders.Cureus · 2025Article
- The generative illusion: how ChatGPT-like AI tools could reinforce misinformation and mistrust in public health communication.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI), exemplified by tools like ChatGPT, has transformed the healthcare landscape, particularly in patient education and the patient-physician relationship. While AI in healthcare has traditionally focused on data analysis and predictive analytics, the rise of generative AI has introduced new opportunities and challenges in patient interactions, information dissemination, and the overall dynamics of patient care. This narrative review explores the dual impact of generative AI on healthcare, examining its role in enhancing patients' understanding of medical conditions, promoting self-care, and supporting healthcare decision-making. Additionally, the review considers the potential risks, such as the erosion of trust in the patient-physician relationship and the spread of misinformation, while addressing ethical implications and the future integration into clinical practice. A comprehensive literature search, conducted using databases like PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Google Scholar, included studies published between 2010 and 2024 that discussed the role of generative AI in patient education, engagement, and the patient-physician relationship. Findings show that generative AI tools significantly enhance patient health literacy by making complex medical information more accessible, personalized, and interactive, thus empowering patients to take a more active role in managing their healthcare. However, risks such as misinformation and the undermining of the patient-physician relationship were also identified, with case studies highlighting both positive and negative outcomes. To fully harness the potential of AI in healthcare, it is essential to integrate these tools thoughtfully, ensuring they complement rather than replace the personalized care provided by physicians. Future research should focus on addressing ethical challenges and optimizing AI's role in clinical practice to maintain trust, communication, and the quality of patient care.
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