06/28/26

Generative AI-assisted simulation training is associated with higher post-intervention diagnostic communication scores across Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and breast cancer scenarios.

García-García, Bruno Manuel; N'guessan-Sánchez, Bguelly Jean; Romero-Guevara, María Fernanda; Jarquín-Ramírez, Jazel; Aguilar-Marchand, Nallely Guadalupe; Gutiérrez-López, María Guadalupe; Sánchez-Ramón, César Javier; Castañeda-Ramírez, Ari Evelyn; Corchado-Vargas, Angel; Portilla, Pável Eber Bautista; Elizalde-Méndez, Ángel; Villafuerte-Tunaal, Isis; Méndez-Cruz, Adolfo René; Jay-Jímenez, Brenda Ofelia; Saldívar-Cerón, Héctor Iván. Healthcare (Basel).

Summary

Diagnostic communication directly impacts patient outcomes. This pre-post study evaluates a generative AI-assisted simulation for medical students in Mexico. Across scenarios, students practiced core diagnostic communication skills, including rapport, diagnosis delivery, empathy, and management planning. While the results situate AI as a possible support mechanism to improve communication skills, more trials are needed to validate this educational approach.
García-García BM, N’guessan-Sánchez BJ, Romero-Guevara MF, et al. Generative AI-assisted simulation training is associated with higher post-intervention diagnostic communication scores across Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and breast cancer scenarios. Healthcare (Basel). 2026;14(13):1883.