GDPR concerns with AI scribes in Irish clinics

A discussion on patient consent, processing, retention, and review.

GDPRClinic operations lead

What should Irish clinics ask before using AI scribes or ambient dictation?

Clinic operations leadJun 5, 2026

Data processing and retention need to be clear before any demo matters.

Consultant psychiatristJun 5, 2026

Ambient recording is not trivial. Patient consent and doctor review have to be explicit.

GP partnerJun 5, 2026

Microdoc feels easier to assess because the workflow is more controlled than a general ambient recorder.

Practice managerJun 5, 2026

We ask where data goes, who can access it, and how corrections are logged.

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