Robin Berzin originally published this piece in her own newsletter, which is well worth a read. But we resonated with the topic so wanted to share it with Second Opinion readers and welcome their feedback. Thanks Robin!
By Robin Berzin, MD
1 in 5 people regularly use ChatGPT for health advice.
But 1 in 5 of those people also end up following advice that turns out to be wrong, according to data from Cornell.
As AI explodes into healthcare, it’s tempting to use it like a free, 24/7 doctor. And in some ways? You should.
AI is going to transform medicine. At Parsley Health, we’re already using AI behind the scenes to improve accuracy and efficiency for members. I even use it to pressure-test my thinking and clarify complex data for patients. But as your friendly MD, I want you to use it wisely—not blindly.
So let’s talk about how to actually use AI for health, what to avoid, and why your prompt matters more than you think.