"Using Generative AI to Uncover Patients' Social Determinants of Health"

Generative AI, such as large language models, shows promise in automatically extracting patients' social needs from clinical records, potentially benefiting both patients and providers. However, challenges such as bias and patient privacy concerns need to be addressed before implementing these tools in real care settings. While there is potential for improving health outcomes and connecting patients with support systems, careful consideration of unintended consequences and patient consent is crucial in the development and deployment of these AI tools.