LLMs are not clinicians, but they can be useful thinking partners. They can help you brainstorm, organize your reasoning, and consider perspectives you might have missed.

Differential Diagnosis Brainstorming

When you’re working through a complex case, the model can help you consider what you might be missing, not make the diagnosis, but widen the differential.

“I have a 4-year-old presenting with [general description, no identifying info]. Help me think through possible contributing factors and areas to assess. Do not diagnose. Help me think through what to explore.”

Treatment Selection

Evidence-based practice involves integrating research, clinical expertise, and client preferences. The model can help you locate relevant approaches, but the selection must account for the individual.

Caseload Analysis

The model can help you identify patterns across your caseload: grouping students by target, identifying scheduling efficiencies, or flagging students who may need re-evaluation.

Literature Review Support

Useful for CEU planning, clinical questions, or staying current, but always verify citations. LLMs can and do hallucinate references.

“Summarize the current evidence on [topic]. Include author names and years so I can verify the sources independently. Flag any claims you are less confident about.”