Beyond human ears: navigating the uncharted risks of AI scribes in clinical practice.
editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 40993221.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41746-025-01895-6 and PMC identifier 12460601.
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Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) scribes have been rapidly adopted across health systems, driven by their promise to ease the documentation burden and reduce clinician burnout. While early evidence shows efficiency gains, this commentary cautions that adoption is outpacing validation and oversight. Without greater scrutiny, the rush to deploy AI scribes may compromise patient safety, clinical integrity, and provider autonomy.