What practical approach should a user take when an AI tool suggests multiple conditions with varying probabilities, such as Condition C being rare but serious?
Even a low probability for a serious condition warrants a medical consultation over self-treatment.
When approaching the output of an AI symptom checker, users are advised not to treat the suggestions as a final diagnosis but as a structured suggestion list reflecting probabilistic outcomes. If the system offers several possibilities, including a rare but serious condition (Condition C), the crucial step is prioritizing safety over the likelihood of common ailments (Condition A). For instance, if Condition C carries only a 5% probability, this small chance still necessitates seeking professional medical consultation rather than opting for self-treatment based solely on the high probability of the benign Condition A. This tiered approach respects the probabilistic nature of the technology while ensuring that potential critical diagnoses receive appropriate professional evaluation.
