"Nearly a third of physician practices are using AI scribes and others are working to add the tool, in an effort to cut down on administrative work.

If your practitioner suggests using an AI scribe at your next appointment, here are three things to keep in mind."

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/healthq-ai-scribes-notetaker-doctor-visit-data-privacy/

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Can I Opt Out of Having My Doctor Take Notes With AI? - KFF Health News

Your doctor might ask to have an AI tool listen during your next appointment. If you opt in, you will likely get more of your doctor’s attention. But the technology is not perfect. Here’s what to know.

KFF Health News
@bich I genuinely wonder, as someone who used to have to take IT calls from physicians still charting at 11p-1a their time, if a real solution to get these care providers to bed on time is ever going to present itself
@circuitsunfish @bich
More doctors getting trained, a lot more doctors, more than that too.
@tadbithuman @bich I have such dreams of maybe scribing could be something that is part of medical training and also a path for people to have more remote work opportunities