Overview

• After three weeks of treatment with saline diuresis, electrolyte replacement and antipsychotics, the patient stabilized and was discharged following severe bromide intoxication.
• The Annals of Internal Medicine case report details his intoxication and replicates a ChatGPT v3.5 query that listed sodium bromide as a salt alternative without toxicity warnings.
• Authors warn that generative AI tools can dispense dangerous medical misinformation and urge users to verify health advice with qualified professionals.
• Coverage cites a 2025 survey showing 35% of Americans use AI for health guidance and 63% trust its medical advice despite vendor disclaimers.
• No specific regulatory or platform-level actions have been reported in response to the incident, raising concerns over AI accountability in healthcare.