Two in five Australian GPs use AI scribes to record patient notes – but do they trade care for convenience?

Some doctors argue it allows them to better connect with patients, but advocates warn the AI technology risks the opposite

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When a patient walks into a GP’s office in Australia today, the doctor may begin with a question: “Do you give consent to use an AI scribe to record our conversation?”

That’s what is supposed to happen, at least.