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EP2: How good is my clinical GPT?

Writer: Hongjian Zhou
Hongjian Zhou
Dec 21, 2023
2 min read

Following up on our previous episode on how to build your custom GPT, we've created an easy-to-follow tutorial on evaluating your clinical GPT – with a proven framework! The framework, TEHAI (Translational Evaluation of Healthcare AI), is shared in this post with everyone!


🎥 Episode Breakdown:

0:00 - 1:40: Introducing the TEHAI framework

1:40 - 7:00: Capability evaluation

7:00 - 13:00: Utility evaluation

13:00 - 16:35: Adoption evaluation



Evaluation Framework: TEHAI Assessment for GPT in Clinical Practice


This is an easy-to-follow framework to evaluate your clinical GPT. Under each section, we provide sample questions and prompts that you can use to show how to practically apply this framework. Our example questions relate to the Pneumonia GPT we created in the first episode.


1. Capability 

  • Intrinsic Capability: Evaluate the model's ability to enhance decision-making, reliability, and knowledge provision

  • Performance Metrics & Use Case: Has the GPT been tested against any relevant performance metrics?

2. Utility 

  • Generalizability and Contextualization: Is the output of the GPT accurate in various clinical contexts.

  • Safety and Quality: Is there ongoing monitoring and governance of the GPT?

  • Transparency: Can the GPT explain how it produces an answer.

  • Privacy: Always ensure no personal health information is shared with the GPT

  • Time Efficiency: Does using the GPT save time in your clinical practice? How does it compare to what you are using right now?

3. Adoption 

  • Clinical Context Use: Assess the practicality of utilizing the GPT in your clinical setting. Does it integrate within your current clinical workflow or do you need to change how you practice?

  • Technical Integration and Operational Dependability: Can the GPT be integrated within your EMR? Do you have access to ChatGPT in your clinical setting?

  • Alignment with Domain: Ensure that the GPT aligns with healthcare regulations and standards.


Assessing GPT Summary:

  • Step 1: Identify a specific GPT tool you are considering for clinical practice.

  • Step 2: Allocate 10-15 minutes for a thorough yet rapid assessment.

  • Step 3: Go through each component of the TEHAI framework, focusing on the key areas outlined above

  • Step 4: Score each component based on how well the GPT meets the requirements (e.g., High, Medium, Low). For more technical scoring system see reference on TEHAI framework below.

  • Step 5: Make an informed decision based on your aggregate assessment and your clinical needs.


(Reddy S. Evaluating large language models for use in healthcare: A framework for translational value assessment. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked. 2023)


Techniques for improvement

  • Narrow down your use case for each GPT

  • Provide as much context as possible: Organize your prompt in a structured way and be specific with what output you are looking for.

  • Iterate on your prompts to see how the GPT reacts to various scenarios

  • Provide few-shot samples for your unique cases. Few shot samples are template Q&A that you wish the model to follow. For example, you may provide examples of how you would like the GPT to answer every question, in a style that is helpful for you.


To read more about the TEHAI Framework, consider the following references:

  1. Reddy S, Rogers W, Makinen VP, Coiera E, Brown P, Wenzel M, Weicken E, Ansari S, Mathur P, Casey A, Kelly B. Evaluation framework to guide implementation of AI systems into healthcare settings. BMJ Health Care Inform. 2021 Oct;28(1):e100444. doi: 10.1136/bmjhci-2021-100444. PMID: 34642177; PMCID: PMC8513218.

  2. Reddy S. Evaluating large language models for use in healthcare: A Framework for translational value assessment. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked. 2023 Volume 41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imu.2023.101304




11 Comments


Richal Parkar
Oct 05

Reading about clinical GPT made me think about how quickly technology is changing the way we approach learning and professional questions. During my college days, I struggled academically, and those experiences inspired me to help others who may feel uncertain about difficult subjects. Now, as a PhD student, I work part-time at the affordable assignment, where I’ve learned that technology can support understanding but should not replace careful thinking. Even LSPM HND assignment writers can highlight the importance of combining guidance with independent learning.

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Aimee Mowbray
Aimee Mowbray
Sep 09

apprecceating how this article breaks down clinical GPT evaluation through capability, utility, and adoption. The focus on accuracy, safety, privacy, transparency, and real-world workflow makes the framework especially practical. I also liked the emphasis on testing and improving prompts rather than assuming AI is reliable immediately. It shows why careful evaluation matters when considering book publishing cost for complex projects.

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Ricky Rivera
Ricky Rivera
Jun 29

This episode about clinical GPT shows how AI is changing healthcare in big ways. It is both exciting and a little scary to think about. It reminded me of how I felt when I started learning about AI in my computer science course. I needed some help with computer science assignment UK just to wrap my head around the basics. New technology can be intimidating, but it is also full of amazing possibilities.

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Ricky Rivera
Ricky Rivera
Jun 29

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Jun 15

I think evaluating a clinical GPT is most useful when you look at both accuracy and consistency, not just how confidently it responds. Testing it with real-world scenarios and comparing the answers with trusted sources can give a better picture of its strengths and limits. It also highlights the value of guidance when learning complex subjects. For example, students sometimes seek Java assignment writing help when they struggle with coding concepts. In both cases, support and careful review help improve understanding and outcomes.

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