Description: In this method, notes are dictated after the patient has left, with no patient interaction.
Consent Needed: None. Since you’re simply recording your own notes, this is equivalent to typing or hand-writing notes, and no patient consent is required.
Description: The AI transcribes notes as you speak in real-time, but no audio file is retained.
Consent Needed: Not formally required, though it’s recommended to inform the patient that AI is being used to assist with note-taking. This is similar to a nurse transcribing notes live.
Description: This method saves the audio recording as a supplementary medical-legal record.
Consent Needed: Written consent is recommended, along with verbal consent at the start of the recording, to ensure clear understanding.
Example consent phrasing: To help to form accurate dental records, we often use audio and transcriptions to help us record our clinical notes. Is that okay with you?
Only “Download MP3” if you have received explicit permission from your patient to store audio recordings.
Always consult your indemnity regarding GDPR queries. This application provides you with the tools to maximise the quality and efficiency of recording dental notes, for the benefits of your patients. It is your responsibility to maintain GDPR guidelines and ethical practice.