Fidelity of Medical Reasoning in Large Language Models

This cross-sectional study evaluates whether the performance of large language models on medical benchmarks reflects logical reasoning or pattern recognition.

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JAMA Network Open
Published
2025-08-08
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.26021
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18
Primary Topic
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
11.78

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Fidelity of Medical Reasoning in Large Language Models

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study evaluates whether the performance of large language models on medical benchmarks reflects logical reasoning or pattern recognition.

JAMA Network OpenVol. 8(8)
Stanford Medicine (US), Stanford University (US)
National Science Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Institute of Education Sciences
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Openalex Percentile: Top 1%
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