By: Emily M. Bender and Decca Muldowney At a recent appointment, Emily’s physical therapist (who knows some about her research) said, “Before we get started,...

At a recent appointment, Emily’s physical therapist (who knows some about her research) said, “Before we get started, there’s something I want to ask you about.” The something was an automatic “scribing” system their office is trialling for two weeks and deciding whether to purchase. These systems take in a (presumably audio-only) recording of the patient encounter and then output a draft patient note for the chart.

So what’s the big deal with “AI” charting? Here are nine reasons why we recommend refusing to consent to the use of scribing tools in healthcare settings:

  • grue@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I had my first appointment with my new primary care doctor just the other day (my previous one retired) and he proposed using one of those. I had a short conversation with him about my concerns as a software engineer regarding “cloud” and AI shit, and he himself suggested we not use it.

    My wife also had her first appointment with him, and they apparently did use it in that one. 😕

    • obtoxious@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      2 months ago

      making it about individual choice is an error. 98% of people agree because the person who is asking permission has so much power. we need regulations.