Summary
UpToDate, a widely used clinical research tool in hospitals, has introduced a new AI-based feature to aid medical professionals with decision-making. This tool uses generative AI to answer questions by referring to a vast collection of medical literature. Initially, it will be available to 250,000 users in North America.
Key Facts
- UpToDate is a clinical database used by hospitals around the world.
- The new AI tool is called UpToDate Expert AI.
- It uses generative AI to help answer medical questions.
- The AI draws from contributions made by over 7,600 medical experts.
- The tool will first be accessible to 250,000 users in North America.
- Wolters Kluwer Health, a professional information firm, owns UpToDate.
- The AI tool aims to provide accurate information at the point of care.
- Generative AI solutions in healthcare face challenges around safety and accuracy.
