Analyzing Diversity in Healthcare LLM Research: A Scientometric Perspective

arXiv:2406.13152v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: The deployment of large language models (LLMs) in healthcare has demonstrated substantial potential for enhancing clinical decision-making, administrative efficiency, and patient outcomes. However, the underrepresentation of diverse groups in the development and application of these models can perpetuate biases, leading to inequitable healthcare delivery. This paper presents a comprehensive scientometric analysis of LLM research for healthcare, including data from January 1, 2021, to June 16, 2024. By analyzing metadata from PubMed and Dimensions, including author …

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