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Should we get pre-travel advice from an AI chatbot?
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Should we get pre-travel advice from an AI chatbot?
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 12:15 AM

Healthcare providers are not yet redundant when it comes to providing pre-travel consultations and advice [Image: Rocker Sta on Unsplash]
This article looks at the strengths and limitations of pre-travel advice provided by an artificial intelligence chatbot
This Practice article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.5 credits for continuing professional development purposes (2 , Educate small, BACK panel - grey
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References
Ngiam JN, Koh MCY, Lye P, et al. Artificial intelligence models for pre-travel consultation and advice: yea or nay? J Travel Med 2024;31(1):taad124.