Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Japan's Clinical Research Disconnection.

In February 2023, a report from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology highlighted that half of the assistant professors at university hospitals spend five hours or less per week on research, with 15% not engaging in research at all. This disconnect between clinical practice and research may be exacerbated by work-style reforms predicting difficulties in allocating time for student guidance and dedicated research at Japanese university hospitals. This study proposes the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, to streamline administrative duties and enhance research productivity, suggesting a need for immediate development of ethical guidelines for AI use in healthcare to improve efficiency and patient care quality.