Maximilian Frederik Russe, Marco Reisert, Fabian Bamberg, Alexander Rau
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Abstract
Purpose: Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have shown significant potential in radiology. Their effectiveness often depends on prompt engineering, which optimizes the interaction with the chatbot for accurate results. Here, we highlight the critical role of prompt engineering in tailoring the LLMs' responses to specific medical tasks.
Materials and methods: Using a clinical case, we elucidate different prompting strategies to adapt the LLM ChatGPT using GPT4 to new tasks without additional training of the base model. These approaches range from precision prompts to advanced in-context methods such as few-shot and zero-shot learning. Additionally, the significance of embeddings, which serve as a data representation technique, is discussed.
Results: Prompt engineering substantially improved and focused the chatbot's output. Moreover, embedding of specialized knowledge allows for more transparent insight into the model's decision-making and thus enhances trust.
Conclusion: Despite certain challenges, prompt engineering plays a pivotal role in harnessing the potential of LLMs for specialized tasks in the medical domain, particularly radiology. As LLMs continue to evolve, techniques like few-shot learning, zero-shot learning, and embedding-based retrieval mechanisms will become indispensable in delivering tailored outputs.
Key points: · Large language models might impact radiological practice and decision-masking.. · However, implementation and performance are dependent on the assigned task.. · Optimization of prompting strategies can substantially improve model performance.. · Strategies for prompt engineering range from precision prompts to zero-shot learning..
Citation format: · Russe MF, Reisert M, Bamberg F et al. Improving the use of LLMs in radiology through prompt engineering: from precision prompts to zero-shot learning . Fortschr Röntgenstr 2024; 196: 1166 - 1170.
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