People are turning to ChatGPT for guidance in a variety of situations, including for healthcare needs. Medium reported earlier this month ChatGPT listed questions about health and medicine, including symptoms and treatments, were among the most asked questions of the artificial intelligence-powered chat bot.
When posed the question on Feb. 20 "What is the best hospital in the United States?" the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot offered 10 hospitals highly ranked by other sources and publications, with Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic as the first option.
Here is the full response:
"It is difficult to definitively say which hospital is the 'best' in the United States as this can vary depending on the specific needs and preferences of the patient, the medical condition being treated, and other factors.
However, there are several hospitals in the United States that are consistently ranked highly by various organizations and publications, such as:
- Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota)
- Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, Ohio)
- Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, Maryland)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, Massachusetts)
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York City, New York)
- UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles, California)
- Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital (Stanford, California)
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago, Illinois)
- UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco, California)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston, Massachusetts)
It is important to note that each hospital has its own strengths and weaknesses, and patients should conduct their own research and consult with their healthcare provider to determine the best hospital for their individual needs."
When asked about the best hospital for cancer care, ChatGPT referenced the U.S. News & World Report 2021-22 rankings and noted: "It's important to keep in mind that the best hospital for cancer treatment for an individual patient may not be one of these hospitals and that patients should consult with their healthcare provider to determine the best course of treatment for their specific needs."
Learn more about how hospitals and health systems can use ChatGPT here.