Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is IntelliDoctor?
IntelliDoctor.ai addresses the critical issue of information overload in healthcare. By providing real-time, evidence-based clinical support, it ensures that healthcare professionals have quick and reliable access to the latest medical information. This reduces the time spent on research, minimizes the risk of medical errors, and supports consistent, high-quality patient care. The system has integrated artificial intelligence to deliver these benefits swiftly and efficiently.
- Which language model does IntelliDoctor use and why?
Our approach is agnostic regarding language models, meaning we are always ready to adopt the most advanced available technology or a combination of them to ensure the best service quality. Today we use models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and Mistral.
- What other technologies does IntelliDoctor use?
In addition to the language models mentioned earlier, IntelliDoctor utilizes techniques such as "Retrieval Augmented Generation" (RAG) and "Knowledge Graphs" (KG) to enhance the quality of the responses provided. These technologies allow the app to access and use information from a wide variety of public and private medical data sources and other knowledge bases.
- How does the free trial period work?
The free trial period for IntelliDoctor is 3 days. This trial period offers users a good opportunity to experience IntelliDoctor in their clinical practice. After this trial period, you will be invited to subscribe to a plan to continue using the app.
- Is IntelliDoctor’s subscription expensive?
IntelliDoctor stands out substantially from conventional clinical decision support tools and AI products like ChatGPT due to its advanced use of generative AI agent engineering. This engineering involves iterative steps of search, analysis, and synthesis of reliable data in real-time, significantly enhancing the accuracy and relevance of the information provided, as well as transparency and safety—critical elements in the medical context. Each query to IntelliDoctor consumes a significant number of tokens, as it uses retrieval technologies to meticulously search curated medical databases and synthesize academic articles. This detailed and iterative process ensures that the information is always current and scientifically valid, justifying the higher costs of IntelliDoctor compared to conventional AI applications. This extensive use is necessary to achieve the required level of detail and precision in the medical field, providing high-quality clinical support that is worth the investment.
- After I subscribe, how can I cancel my subscription?
You can cancel your subscription at any time. To do so, simply access the subscriptions section in the app and click on "cancel subscription."
- How can IntelliDoctor be used in clinical practice?
The app is ideal for answering quick questions that arise during the day, such as questions about medications, specific diseases, or symptom interpretation. It provides diagnostic and therapeutic insights that help physicians better situate themselves in a clinical situation.
- Who is IntelliDoctor recommended for?
The app was primarily developed for physicians, but it can be useful for a variety of health professionals, such as nurses, pharmacists, and students in these fields. It is an informative support tool and is not recommended for use by individuals outside of these professional groups.
- Can IntelliDoctor be used to make autonomous clinical decisions?
No. IntelliDoctor serves as a decision-support tool and should never be used as the sole basis for medical decisions. Clinical decisions should always be based on the physician's professional judgment, taking into account the patient's medical history, physical examination, test results, and other relevant information. In this sense, IntelliDoctor functions as an assistant that can retrieve information accurately, quickly, and precisely from reliable sources, enabling the physician to make the best possible decision.
- Does IntelliDoctor replace the need for research and consultation of other sources?
No. Although IntelliDoctor provides relevant information, it is essential for health professionals to verify the information from reliable sources, especially when it directly impacts patient care. The answers provided by IntelliDoctor are designed to show references throughout the text, and at the end of the presented text, sources with hyperlinks are listed. This provides transparency and the ability to check the information.
- How accurate is the information provided by IntelliDoctor?
Tests have shown that the accuracy of the information provided by IntelliDoctor is generally very good. However, it is crucial that doctors always verify the information from reliable sources before applying it to patient care.
- Does IntelliDoctor provide references for its information?
Yes, each answer provided by IntelliDoctor is accompanied by links to relevant academic references or occasionally from sources used to generate the answer. This allows users to quickly verify the information and deepen their knowledge when necessary.
- Why are the medical references in IntelliDoctor all in English?
We chose to use medical references in English in IntelliDoctor because, on average, we found that the information available in this language is more relevant and updated. English is widely used as the standard language in the international scientific and medical community, which means that many of the latest studies, research, and discoveries are first published in this language. This allows us to offer users access to the most precise and cutting-edge information. We understand that this may present challenges for users who are not fluent in English, and we are committed to exploring solutions to make this information accessible to a wider audience in the future.
- Is IntelliDoctor available in different languages?
Yes, IntelliDoctor is a multilingual application developed to serve users in various languages. Just ask the question in your preferred language and IntelliDoctor will respond in the same language. This makes the app accessible and useful for health professionals around the world, regardless of their native language.
- How can I start using IntelliDoctor?
To start using IntelliDoctor, simply create an account. After initial setup, you can start asking questions and receiving informative answers immediately.
- Is IntelliDoctor accessible on different devices?
Yes, IntelliDoctor is designed to be accessible on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, allowing health professionals to use it in different work environments.
- Is an internet connection required to use IntelliDoctor?
Yes, an internet connection is necessary to access the full functionalities of IntelliDoctor, as it uses updated data and online references to provide the most accurate and recent information.
- How does IntelliDoctor maintain patient data privacy and security?
IntelliDoctor adheres to strict data privacy and security standards, complying with laws such as LGPD. Patient information is protected through encryption and other security protocols to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the data.
- Does IntelliDoctor provide support in different medical specialties?
Yes, IntelliDoctor offers information covering a wide range of medical specialties, making it a valuable tool for professionals in various health areas.
- How can I provide feedback or report a problem with IntelliDoctor?
Users are encouraged to provide feedback or report problems through the support section in the app or on the "contacts" section of our website. We value user contributions to continuously improve IntelliDoctor.
- Why subscribe to IntelliDoctor? What is its difference, for example, compared to a subscription to ChatGPT or another AI application?
The difference of IntelliDoctor lies in the credentials of its founders: i) curated prompt engineering by founder Dr. Euclides Cavalcanti, a specialist in clinical medicine, author of several books (among them the treatise Clinical Medicine: from Signs and Symptoms to Diagnosis and Treatment) and founder of the site LinksMedicus.com which for over 10 years provided updated information for various medical specialties. And ii) the curation and development of applications using cutting-edge AI technologies by the other founder Roberto Shimizu, a veteran in corporate data science and a master in computer science from USP. The combination of these two expertises allows IntelliDoctor to elevate the available AI technologies to a superior level of quality and reliability, which is crucial for clinical practice.