Artificial intelligence (AI): what you need to know

This collection includes our educational resources on AI in healthcare and links to external resources for further guidance and assistance in this rapidly evolving space.

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AI scribe audit tool

This activity is for doctors currently using an AI scribe tool. This audit helps you review your use of an AI scribe for documentation. Assess your approach against consent, privacy and compliance standards to identify opportunities to improve how you use the tool in clinical care.

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Understanding AI

If you’re interested in artificial intelligence (AI) but don’t fully understand it, we provide some explanations and context about how AI can be used in healthcare.

Factsheet: An introduction to artificial intelligenceDigital NSW: A common understanding: simplified AI definitionsWebinar: AI's expanding horizon in healthcare

Using AI in practice

Discover our resources on AI in clinical practice. This collection explores how you can safely use AI and enhance patient records.

Factsheet: Artificial intelligence for medical documentationFactsheet: AI scribes checklistWebinar: AI scribes cascading consequencesWebinar: AI technology

Professional guidance and positions

AI is revolutionising healthcare, changing how you manage patient care, documentation and decision-making. Leading organisations like Avant, RACGP, ACSQHC and RANZCR have weighed in on AI's role in the medical field. This collection gives you a quick look at their position statements and other guidance for practitioners.

Avant: Position paperRACGP: Artificial intelligence (AI) scribesACSQHC: AI clinical use guideRANZCR: Artificial intelligence

Guidance from regulators

Navigating AI in healthcare requires understanding the guidelines set by key regulators. Ahpra and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) provide you with essential principles for the safe use of AI and the regulation of AI-powered medical devices. This section has links to their recommendations, ensuring you stay informed and compliant as you integrate AI into your practice.

Ahpra: Meeting your professional obligations when using AI in healthcare Therapeutic Good Administration: AI and medical device software

Avant articles on AI in healthcare

Explore the possibilities and challenges of integrating AI scribes into clinical practice. Learn about unexpected benefits, how to navigate consent, common errors to watch for, and strategies to support safe and responsible AI use in healthcare.

Registrar nearly loses trainee position over use of AI
Unexpected benefit of using AI scribes
AI scribes and consent
AI scribes in practice: common errors to consider
Supporting safe and responsible AI use in healthcare
Streamlining clinical records with AI: Efficiency, accuracy and ethical challenges
Should you use AI scribes?

Evaluation of Avant's 2024 AI education campaign

Our latest survey reveals the rapid rise in usage of AI scribes in clinical practice and uncovers the key reasons doctors are turning to this technology. Conducted as part of the evaluation of Avant's AI campaign, this report explores the impact of the education campaign to members.

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What happens when you need our support?

If you require general medico-legal advice, members can contact our Medico-legal Advisory Service.

Medico-legal Advisory Service
External resources

Artificial Intelligence landing page

A common understanding: simplified AI definitions

Artificial Intelligence procurement essentials

Australia's AI ethics principles

AI alliance programs

Delivering digital solutions

Artificial intelligence (AI) scribes

Artificial intelligence in primary care

Guidance on privacy and the use of commercially available AI products

Guidance on privacy and developing and training generative AI models

Article: New AI guidance makes privacy compliance easier for business

Article: Can personal information be used to develop or train a generative AI model?

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