Is ChatGPT a reliable informant? Dermatologists review AI-generated answers to frequently asked questions about melanoma
Dear Editor, In recent years, many individuals have turned to the Internet for health-related information, a phenomenon commonly referred to as "Dr. Google". While accessible, this practice often exposes users to unverified content, potentially leading to confusion and anxiety. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the landscape is shifting: tools like ChatGPT offer structured, conversational responses. But how reliable are these answers, especially in the medical field? [...].
Authors
- D. Abeni
- Luca Fania (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4194-932X)
- Fabrizio Ricci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9692-6616)
- Giovanni Di Lella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5945-7860)
- Gianluca Pistore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9423-1607)
- Cesare Massone
- Giovanni Pellacani
- Ignazio Stanganelli
Institutions
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (IT)
- Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera (IT)
- Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IT)
- Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata (IT)
- IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele (IT)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dermatology Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2026.10568
- Primary Topic
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00