Issue 1: March 2025
AI Scribes in Clinical Care: New College Guidance
Artificial intelligence is being integrated into health care, with the potential to improve and accelerate care. On February 27, the College’s Executive Committee approved the new Professional Guidelines Regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribes in Clinical Care.
The College supports the use of AI scribe technology, recognizing its potential to support and improve charting, to alleviate physician administrative burden, and to allow more time for patient care.
When using AI scribes, registrants are required to comply with the College’s Professional Standards and Guidelines Regarding Charting.
Physicians using AI scribes to assist with documentation should be mindful of existing legal obligations provided for in the province’s Personal Health Information Act.