Generative AI in health sciences education and practice. Part 1: chatbots and simulation

2026/01/31 by Stian Reimers · 1 voice
Computer Science · Medicine · #AI in Service Interactions #Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education #Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare

paper · doi:10.12968/bjca.2025.0058

openalex publication_date 2026/01/31 · openalex created_date 2026/02/01 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/08

Abstract

This article is the first in a series examining the way in which generative artificial intelligence is changing practice and training in the health and medical sciences. Here, we look at the increasing role of generative AI in simulation, and the use of chatbotdriven role-play activities to build and maintain communication skills. It explores potential and current practice, as well as some of the risks and ethical issues, and provides practical guidance for upskilling.

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• I have a new articles series on GenAI in health and medical sciences. Interesting looking at the innovation, challenges and risks of different uses of GenAI in different ways within teaching and pract [bsky, 1 points, 0 comments]

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