AI-Powered Virtual Assistant for Cancer Risk Assessment

Overview

Developed an AI-powered virtual assistant for a healthcare provider to conduct cancer risk assessments, integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT model with specialized medical knowledge for personalized patient evaluations. 

Challenge

Healthcare providers needed a solution to:
– Process large volumes of patient data efficiently
– Keep pace with rapidly evolving medical research
– Provide personalized cancer risk assessments at scale
– Ensure consistent risk evaluation across providers
– Deliver an MVP within a two-week timeframe

Solution

Implemented a comprehensive AI assistant featuring:
– Integration of OpenAI’s GPT4 model with domain-specific knowledge
– User-friendly web interface built with React and TypeScript
AWS-based scalable infrastructure
– Strict privacy measures for patient data protection

Technical Stack

– Frontend: React, TypeScript, Material UI
– Backend: Node.js, Express.js
– AI: OpenAI ChatGPT 4
– Infrastructure: AWS hosting

Development Process

1. Requirement analysis with healthcare professionals
2. Knowledge base development by medical experts
3. AI model selection and prompt engineering
4. Integration of AI with medical protocols
5. Web application development
6. Testing and deployment on AWS

Impact

– Successfully launched MVP within 2-week timeline
– Enabled faster, more accessible cancer risk assessments
– Reduced healthcare professional workload
– Improved consistency in risk evaluations
– Created foundation for early cancer detection system
– Enhanced patient engagement with personal health risks

The solution is designed to become an integral part of the client’s patient management system, supporting early cancer detection and prevention through automated risk analysis.

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