OpenAI’s ChatGPT May Get 'Clinician Mode' to Handle Medical Queries
Clinician Mode could allow users to receive medical insights before or after visiting a doctor.
OpenAI is reportedly developing a new “Clinician Mode” for ChatGPT, according to code references discovered by an engineer. The mode could tailor the chatbot’s interaction for medical and healthcare discussions, likely powered by GPT-5.
In addition, a “Model Speaks First Prompt” feature may allow the chatbot to initiate conversations with a brief, friendly greeting in a user’s preferred language—potentially tied to ChatGPT’s Voice Mode.
ChatGPT web app now includes new references to a "Clinician Mode"
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Plus, the experiment config includes a new "model speaks first" prompt (likely when using voice mode): "Greet the user in a friendly way. The user's locale is {locale}, use their language. Be brief - no more than… pic.twitter.com/hhrLppQ1ub
GPT-5 has been positioned by OpenAI as a major upgrade, seen as better suited for health-related queries, capable of asking context-specific questions and refining responses based on user location and comprehension.
However, experts caution that the presence of code strings doesn’t guarantee any public release. Features may be added or removed during development. OpenAI stresses that ChatGPT is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
If launched, Clinician Mode could allow users to receive medical insights before or after visiting a doctor, improving the utility of the tool for health advocacy and information access. But the rollout remains speculative as of now.
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