ChatGPT and Other AI Tools

ChatGPT and other generative Artificial Intelligence tools are considered unpublished sources.
The Vancouver/NLM Citing Medicine guidelines do not offer a definite format for AI tools.
Typically, generated outputs cannot be linked to or recovered after creation, unless they are posted publicly online.
It is recommended to use a modified version of the "personal communication" format when citing AI tools.

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Format	Example
#. Name of author engaging with AI Tool (Author's department/team name, organization, province/state). Output requested from: Name of artificial intelligence tool (Name of developer). Date YYYY MON DD. Available from: http://Website URL [if output publicly available]	1. Smith, J (Clinical Standards, Saskatchewan Health Authority, SK). Output requested from: ChatGPT (OpenAI). 2023 Mar 05. 2. Lee, L (Communications, YourHealth Inc., ON). Output requested from: ChatGPT (OpenAI). 2023 Feb 15. Available from: https://yourhealthblog.com/

Note: When using outputs generated by ChatGPT or other AI tools within the text of your document, explicitly state that AI was used and the date it was used on: e.g.: "In an online chat with ChatGPT (2023 Feb 24), it was determined that public health measures during predicable flu seasons require more attention.[1]"

This page is subject to change based on the latest developments in citing and referencing AI tools. Last update: 2023 Mar 13

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