Large language models (LLMs) and generative AI are rapidly changing the healthcare industry. These technologies have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving the efficiency, accuracy, and personalization of care. This practical book shows healthcare leaders, researchers, data scientists, and AI engineers the potential of LLMs and generative AI today and in the future, using storytelling and illustrative use cases in healthcare.

Authors Kerrie Holley and Manish Mathur, former Google healthcare professionals, guide you through the transformative potential of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI in healthcare. From personalized patient care and clinical decision support to drug discovery and public health applications, this comprehensive exploration covers real-world uses and future possibilities of LLMs and generative AI in healthcare.

With this book, you will: understand the promise and challenges of LLMs in healthcare; learn the inner workings of LLMs and generative AI; explore automation of healthcare use cases for improved operations and patient care using LLMs; dive into patient experiences and clinical decision-making using generative AI; review future applications in pharmaceutical R&D, public health, and genomics; and understand ethical considerations and responsible development of LLMs in healthcare.