Why not mow a lawn with a sledgehammer? It removed grass that was overgrown. And it was cheaper than a lawnmower.
This patient saw 6 doctors over 2 years and they all misdiagnosed them. They were taking incredibly strong medication for the wrong diagnosis.
GPT3 in 30 seconds gave 10 diagnosis and a doctor looked up the ones they didn't know. Saw one that fit, did the confirmation test, and the patient got the surgery needed.
Cheaper and better.
Like a heart doctor figured out a skeletal abnormality.
This happened with GPT3 and they were an early adopter. The patient would have gotten this in 2026 easily.
Talking with Claude was incredibly helpful. It gave concrete suggestions for managing the anxiety in the moment and explained what was likely happening with my body and nervous system. It was the correct tool for the job.