More and more people are turning to AI with questions about their health. It’s convenient, but it’s important to understand the limits: GPT is not a doctor. This article explains what the bot can and cannot do — and why an in-person consultation remains essential.

By 2025, it became a common habit — to ask a bot when something hurts, causes concern, or isn’t clear.
It’s fast, convenient, and there’s no need to wait in line. GPT can indeed be useful in healthcare. But there’s an important “but.”

ChatGPT is not a doctor

It doesn’t see you, doesn’t know your medical history, can’t perform a physical exam, listen to your lungs, or assess your skin tone. It works only with what you’ve written — and sometimes interprets it incorrectly.

What GPT can do:

– Help you structure your symptoms
– Suggest which doctor you should see
– Explain complex terms from medical reports
– Prepare a list of questions for your appointment

What it can’t do:

– Assess your overall physical condition
– Notice subtle warning signs
– Consider emotions, personal history, or underlying conditions
– Understand what you didn’t say (and that’s often critical)

GPT is a helper, not a substitute for a doctor

It can guide you and help you make sense of information — but it won’t replace a real specialist, diagnostics, or a proper treatment plan.

At Medica Mente, we’re always nearby — in person, with lab tests, physical exams, and real attention. We’re here for your care.