AI-scribing Patient Notes w/ the University of Otago's Angela Ballantyne: 11 August, 2025

Concerns have been raised with medical professionals using AI scribes to transcribe patient notes.

This follows research by the University of Otago, where researchers surveyed 197 health providers in February and March last year into their experiences using AI in their practices.

40% surveyed had used AI scribes for patient notes, with most saying they had found AI helpful.

However, concerns have been raised over the potential legal and ethical consequences of AI scribing patient notes, such as through data security and  patient consent.

News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the lead researcher in the study, and Professor of Bioethics at the University of Otago, Wellington — Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke, Angela Ballantyne, about AI scribing, and how AI should be regulated in this space.