September 11, 2024
A study in Ont. evaluated the use of AI scribe technology by family doctors and nurse practitioners, showing a reduction of 70 to 90% in time spent on paperwork. The technology, which captures and summarizes conversations into electronic medical notes, aligns with the Ontario Medical Association's advocacy to reduce administrative workload for doctors. The study supports the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health's 'Patients Before Paperwork' initiative, with 83% of participants willing to use AI scribes long-term.
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