A study published in JAMA Network Open evaluated a large language model (LLM) for generating emergency medicine handoff notes. The study found that LLM-generated notes were highly useful and safe compared to notes written by physicians, reducing documentation burden without compromising patient safety. Handoffs in healthcare are critical communication points and a known source of medical errors. LLMs have emerged as potential solutions to streamline clinical documentation, and the study conducted at an urban academic hospital in New York City demonstrated their effectiveness. Despite some minor differences in quality, LLM-generated notes were generally considered acceptable for clinical use with minimal safety risks.
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Study assesses safety and accuracy in emergency medicine
