Effects of an ambient AI scribe used to document patient encounters in hospital: a prospective, multisite, multidisciplinary before-and-after cohort study (16 September 2026)

Summary

This study assesses the effects of an ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribe on documentation time, note quality, clinician and patient experience in clinician–patient encounters. Using an ambient AI scribe for clinician-patient encounters reduces documentation burden, enhances clinician fulfilment and satisfaction and improves quality of interactions for patients. Effects of longer-term scribe use on professional efficiency and well-being, and patient care and outcomes warrant investigation.