AI tools can simplify medical reports but still need human oversight
A team of researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has evaluated various artificial intelligence (AI) language models to simplify medical reports and adapt them into clearer language for nonexpert audiences. This work will help patients better understand their health conditions and properly adhere to prescribed treatments.
A team of researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has developed AI tools to simplify medical reports and make them more understandable for non-expert audiences, addressing the widespread issue of patients struggling to comprehend their health conditions. The study, published in Scientific Reports, highlights that 46% of European citizens face difficulties understanding medical documents, and aims to improve doctor-patient communication by generating tailored versions of reports for medical professionals and patients.
The research, timed with the upcoming implementation of Royal Decree 707/2026 in Spain, evaluated various AI language models and found that Llama-3.2-3B and RigoChat-v2-7B showed the most balanced performance in terms of efficiency, robustness, and readability.
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