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Can artificial intelligence really write your medical notes for you?
Imagine finishing clinic on time, spending more moments looking your patient in the eye instead of staring at a screen, and cutting hours off your documentation workload — all without compromising accuracy, privacy, or patient safety.
In this thought-provoking episode of Aussie Med Ed, Dr Gavin Nimon (orthopaedic surgeon (https://glenelgorthopaedics.com.au/) ) explores the world of AI-powered medical transcription — a technology rapidly reshaping how clinicians document care.
Joined by a panel of leading experts:
• Dr Emily Powell, rural GP registrar and AI enthusiast from i-Scribe, shares how AI scribes are already transforming rural and emergency medicine.
• Dr Ben Condon, Clinical Director of Heidi Health, reveals how AI models are trained for clinical accuracy and how they adapt to your style of documentation.
• Georgie Haysom, General Manager of Advocacy, Education & Research at Avant, breaks down the medicolegal, consent, and privacy risks — and explains what AHPRA expects when doctors use AI tools in practice.
🎧 You’ll discover:
✅ How AI transcription works — from voice recognition to medical language processing
✅ How much time clinicians are really saving (and how it’s improving work–life balance)
✅ Why patient consent and data security are non-negotiable
✅ The truth about AI “hallucinations” — and how to spot and prevent them
✅ Legal and ethical responsibilities under AHPRA and the Privacy Act
✅ What the future holds: ambient clinical intelligence, adaptive note-taking, and the integration of AI into medical education
Whether you’re a medical student curious about the tech shaping your future, a GP looking to streamline documentation, or a specialist navigating the intersection between innovation and regulation — this episode offers practical insights you can apply today.
Aussie Med Ed is sponsored by -HealthShare is a digital health company, that provides solutions for patients, General Practitioners and Specialists across Australia.