Summary
Many patients find it hard to understand lab and test results. This cross-sectional study looks at how patients felt about using an AI assistant built into their patient portal to help explain results in plain language. Although still a new tool, findings show patients are willing to use it—especially those managing multiple health conditions—suggesting its potential value for improving understanding of medical results.
Tai-Seale M, Millen M, Vaida F, et al. Early experience with a patient-facing AI chatbot integrated in a patient portal. JAMIA Open. 2026;9(3):ooag083.