Why ChatGPT Health Cannot Replace Your Naturopathic Doctor

AI platforms have been serving as virtual therapists and health advisors for the last few years. And given the shortage of mental health care providers and primary care providers, there has undoubtely been some benefit, for many, to these faceless stand-ins. News of the release of a health and wellness version of ChatGPT was the talk of the medical community last week. The platform’s landing page states that this more secure version of the original is not intended to replace medical care and should not be used to diagnose or treat medical conditions. In a medical system driven by insurance and insurance company profits, online inquiries, posed by those who are confused and overwhelmed by their health, will no doubt sometimes be interpreted as diagnosis and a plan for treatment