Melbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don’t consent to AI note-taking
A Melbourne psychiatrist is requiring new patients to consent to AI note-taking during sessions. This decision has raised concerns among digital rights experts regarding data security and the accuracy of AI transcriptions. Patients who refuse to consent must seek alternative providers, highlighting the growing integration of AI in mental health services.
- ▪A Melbourne psychiatrist will not accept new patients unless they agree to AI note-taking.
- ▪Digital rights experts have expressed concerns about the security of data recorded by AI during sessions.
- ▪The uptake of AI scribes in the medical field has doubled in the past year, amid rising demand for mental health services.
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Digital rights experts have raised concerns about the security of the data recorded by AI in psychiatrists’ sessions. (Stock image). Photograph: SDI Productions/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDigital rights experts have raised concerns about the security of the data recorded by AI in psychiatrists’ sessions. (Stock image). Photograph: SDI Productions/Getty ImagesHealthMelbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don’t consent to AI note-takingRegistration form informs patients that if they do not wish AI to be used, they will need their referring doctor to refer them to a different service provider Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh Taylor Technology reporterMon 18 May 2026 11.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Melbourne psychiatrist has…
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