Artificial intelligence foundation models: understanding decision-making and mitigating hallucinations in AI-driven medical diagnostics with retrieval-augmented generation
Abstract
The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Foundation Models, has significantly transformed natural language processing in healthcare. However, a critical challenge remains — hallucinations in Large Language Models (LLMs), where AI generates inaccurate or misleading information. These hallucinations pose substantial risks in medical applications, where precision and reliability are paramount. This report explores the integration of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) as a potential solution to mitigate hallucinations in AI-driven medical diagnostics. The primary objective of this study is to understand the decision-making processes of state-of-the-art AI models and assess the impact of RAG in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and transparency. By incorporating external, trusted medical sources into the generation process, RAG aims to reduce misinformation and improve clinical decision support. The study involves a comparative analysis of AI foundation models, evaluation of RAG’s effectiveness, and exploration of potential enhancements for its application in healthcare. Additionally, Synthea's synthetic patient records leveraging Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) and real-world medical datasets are examined to further strengthen AI-driven diagnostic tools. Through this exploration, RAG can be seen to aid in accuracy improvements, especially when implemented with the fine-tuned MedLlama2 model, showing significant improvements in accuracy…
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