When performing audits, the same macro statements keep appearing in progress notes: ambient AI scribing was used to create the documentation, and the note may contain errors. The pattern mirrors what happened when early talk‑to‑text tools rolled out. From a patient’s perspective—especially someone with little or no understanding of ambient AI scribing—this raises real questions about whether they truly understood what was used during their visit and what they were consenting to.

Terry breaks down this issue this week, drawing on an excellent article by Stephanie Allard, RHIT, to explore informed‑consent workflows, compliance expectations, and liability concerns surrounding Ambient AI Scribing.

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