ChatGPT and assistive AI in structured radiology reporting: A systematic review

Abstract

Introduction

The rise of transformer-based large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, has captured global attention with recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). ChatGPT demonstrates growing potential in structured radiology reporting—a field where AI has traditionally focused on image analysis.

Methods

A comprehensive search of MEDLINE and Embase was conducted from inception through May 2024, and primary studies discussing ChatGPT's role in structured radiology reporting were selected based on their content.

Results

Of the 268 articles screened, eight were ultimately included in this review. These articles explored various applications of ChatGPT, such as generating structured reports from unstructured reports, extracting data from free text, generating impressions from radiology findings and creating structured reports from imaging data. All studies demonstrated optimism regarding ChatGPT's potential to aid radiologists, though common critiques included data privacy concerns, reliability, medical errors, and lack of medical-specific training.

Conclusion

ChatGPT and assistive AI have significant potential to transform radiology reporting, enhancing accuracy and standardization while optimizing healthcare resources. Future developments may involve integrating dynamic few-shot prompting, ChatGPT, and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) into diagnostic workflows. Continued research, development, and ethical oversight are crucial to fully realize AI's potential in radiology.