Ep 38 | From Psychology to Informatics and Tons of Tech | Dr Stephon Proctor | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Guest: Dr. Stephon Proctor from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Hosts: Adam Carewe and Dale Gold

Overall Summary: In this episode, Dr. Stephon Proctor discusses his journey from clinical psychology to informatics, the implementation of AI in healthcare, and the future of technology in the medical field. He shares insights on the challenges and successes of integrating AI tools to improve efficiency and reduce clinical burden.

Section Summaries

Introduction [00:00:08]

The hosts introduce the podcast and the guest, Dr. Stephon Proctor, highlighting his role as a behavioral health clinician and informatics director at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Dr. Proctor's Journey [00:03:04]

Dr. Proctor shares his background, from his early interest in technology and psychology to his current role in informatics. He discusses his educational path and how he combined his passion for technology with his clinical work.

Informatics and Clinical Workflow [00:09:56]

Dr. Proctor explains the role of informatics in bridging the gap between clinical workflows and technology. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both the clinical and technical aspects to create effective solutions.

AI in Healthcare [00:11:23]

The discussion shifts to the implementation of AI in healthcare, specifically the use of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT in the EHR system. Dr. Proctor talks about the benefits and challenges of using AI to draft patient messages and reduce clinical burden.

Pilot and Implementation [00:13:30]

Dr. Proctor describes the pilot phase of implementing AI tools at CHOP and the transition to a full-scale rollout. He shares data on adoption rates and time savings, highlighting the differences in usage between physicians and nurses.

Prompt Engineering [00:14:48]

The conversation delves into prompt engineering, where Dr. Proctor explains how instructions are given to LLMs to guide their responses. He discusses the art of creating effective prompts and the challenges of adapting to changes in AI models.

Addressing Privacy Concerns [00:18:23]

Dr. Proctor addresses privacy concerns related to AI in healthcare, particularly in pediatric settings. He explains how CHOP ensures that sensitive information is protected when using AI tools.

Future of AI in Healthcare [00:27:30]

The hosts and Dr. Proctor speculate on the future of AI in healthcare. They discuss the potential for AI to handle more complex tasks, the integration of domain-specific models, and the importance of maintaining human oversight.

Nerd Alert Round [00:37:37]

The hosts engage Dr. Proctor in a rapid-fire round of questions, covering topics like his favorite efficiency hacks, home automation, and his interests outside of work.

Closing Remarks [00:49:51]

Dr. Proctor offers advice to early-career clinicians interested in informatics and technology. The hosts thank him for his insights and wrap up the episode.

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