Have you been to the doctor lately? You may have noticed changes during your visit – for example, your doctor is typing less or not at all, and is looking at you, instead of a screen during your conversation. This shift may be driven in part by an AI scribe, a tool that captures and summarizes patient-clinician conversations, creating clinical notes in real time. While your doctor or nurse practitioner must still review and approve the notes for accuracy, it allows them to spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork. As equally important is the ability to reduce the need for clinicians to chart late at night and regain control over their work-life balance.
Why AI scribes are catching on
Documentation burden has been a major driver of clinician burnout for years. It’s an issue that an AI scribe can tackle with near immediate effect. A 2024 report commissioned by OntarioMD (OMD) indicated that clinicians using an AI scribe spent 70% to 90% less time on paperwork, saving them three to four hours a week. Patients reap the benefits, too, noting that clinicians are more present and engaged for a more personal experience.
The Ontario AI Scribe Program is expanding to give clinicians more options
As AI scribe adoption continues to grow across the province, the conversation is no longer about whether AI scribes should be used, but how to use them effectively and safely. Clinicians should expect that digital tools align with their specialties, documentation styles, and workflows. It’s why the Ontario AI Scribe Program is expanding its list of pre-approved vendors, giving clinicians greater choice and flexibility to find solutions that meet their practice needs.
Hear from clinician users
Hear what your colleagues have to say about the Ontario AI Scribe Program.
Dr. Ali Damji (Family Physician)
Dr. Usha Parthasarathi (Psychiatrist)
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AI scribes are quickly becoming the transformative equalizer in primary care, alleviating clinicians’ administrative burden and enhancing the patient experience. Sign up for the Ontario AI Scribe Program, making AI scribes part of your new normal.
