AI scribes in your doctor’s office: what the new privacy warning means for patients
AI scribes in your doctor’s office: what the new privacy warning means for patients If you’ve been to the doctor recently, there’s a growing chance an AI was listening. So‑called AI scribes – voice‑recording software that automatically turns conversations into clinical notes – are being adopted by clinics and hospitals around the world. The pitch is straightforward: doctors spend less time typing and more time with you. But a recent government warning in Australia has highlighted a number of privacy risks that patients should be aware of before their next appointment. ...