Retrieval-augmented generation in medicine: A scoping review of technical implementations, clinical applications, and ethical considerations

Cell Reports Medicine · Published 2026-07-01 · DOI 10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.102927

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Rui Yang, Matthew Yu Heng Wong, Huitao Li, Xin Li, Wentao Zhu, Jingchi Liao, Kunyu Yu, Jonathan Chong Kai Liew, Weihao Xuan, Yingjian Chen, Yuhe Ke, Jasmine Chiat Ling Ong, Douglas Teodoro, Chuan Hong, Daniel Shu Wei Ting, Nan Liu

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Yang, R., Wong, M., Li, H., et al. (2026). Retrieval-augmented generation in medicine: A scoping review of technical implementations, clinical applications, and ethical considerations. Cell Reports Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2026.102927

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