Artificial intelligence (AI): what you need to know

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Resources

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 intelligence Digital NSW: A common understanding: simplified AI definitions Webinar: 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 documentation Factsheet: AI scribes checklist Webinar: AI scribes cascading consequences Webinar: 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.

RACGP: Artificial intelligence (AI) scribes ACSQHC: AI clinical use guide RANZCR: 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

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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