Attitudes Toward Large Language Models in Health Care and Preferences for Their Adoption and Oversight Among Health Care Professionals: Cross-Sectional Survey - Summary - MDSpire
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Health Care Professionals' Perspectives on the Integration and Regulation of Large Language Models: A Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis

  • By

  • Arya Rao

  • Chinemerem Nwokemodo-Ihejirika

  • John W R Kincaid

  • Marharyta Krylova

  • Kaiz P Esmail

  • Dan Nguyen

  • Christian Rivera

  • Erica Koranteng

  • Marc D Succi

  • September 15, 2026

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Objective:

To explore health care professionals' views on the integration and regulation of large language models (LLMs) in clinical settings.

Approach:
  • Survey Analysis: Conducted a cross-sectional survey to gather insights from health care professionals regarding their experiences and perspectives on LLMs.
Key Findings:
  • Physician uptake of AI tools increased from 38% in 2023 to 66% in 2024.
  • LLMs have significant limitations, particularly in high-stakes clinical environments, including the production of false or hallucinated information.
  • Ethical concerns regarding algorithmic bias and transparency in training datasets are prevalent.
  • Regulatory frameworks for LLMs in health care are fragmented and poorly aligned with the rapid development of these technologies.
Interpretation:

Health care professionals face uncertainty regarding the adoption and integration of LLMs due to their limitations and the lack of robust regulatory frameworks.

Limitations:
  • The survey may not capture the full range of health care professionals' perspectives.
  • Responses may be influenced by individual experiences and biases.
Conclusion:

The integration of LLMs in health care requires careful consideration of their limitations and the establishment of comprehensive regulatory frameworks.

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