A 66yr old lady from Suffolk, has recently noticed a firm breast lump & is worried it might be cancer.
She's heard her local MP @MattHancock, singing the praises of @babylonhealth, so turns to their #eHealth Chatbot for advice.
This #BreastLump triage is utterly absurd👇
She's heard her local MP @MattHancock, singing the praises of @babylonhealth, so turns to their #eHealth Chatbot for advice.
This #BreastLump triage is utterly absurd👇
It's worth highlighting some of issues with this #BreastLump triage, as it flags 'fundamental flaws' within the Babylon system.
Our 66yr old lady is "worried about a breast lump".
The first triage question is "Are you pregnant" 🤔
It also asks about breastfeeding twice 😕
Our 66yr old lady is "worried about a breast lump".
The first triage question is "Are you pregnant" 🤔
It also asks about breastfeeding twice 😕
The resulting list of 'possible causes' - is the product of a poorly developed, inadequately tested, unvalidated, flawed decision tree.
It's of no value to our patient who was worried about her breast lump, & if anything will have increased their anxiety. @mgtmccartney
It's of no value to our patient who was worried about her breast lump, & if anything will have increased their anxiety. @mgtmccartney
Personally, I find the idea that an #eHealth Chatbot can usefully assess a breast lump a bit ridiculous.
However, it's worth noting that the @adahealth Chatbot does come up with sensible suggestions👇
Not all 'Chatbots' are created equal.
However, it's worth noting that the @adahealth Chatbot does come up with sensible suggestions👇
Not all 'Chatbots' are created equal.
