By ABC listen
Publication Date: 2026-05-19 08:00:00
How do you feel about A. me taking notes during your doctor’s appointment?
Almost half of GPs use record-keeping tools in their consultations and patients are usually asked if they agree to this. But as reported in The Guardian today, a Melbourne psychiatrist is now refusing to accept new patients who don’t consent to AI taking notes in their sessions
What are the benefits of using these tools and how can we ensure our most sensitive data remains secure?
Guests:
Dr. Tom Kelly, co-founder of Heidi
Dr. Janice Tan, GP and general manager of clinical innovation at Bupa, contributes to the RACGP’s Practice Management and Technology Expert Committee and the Digital Health and Innovation Specific Interest Group

