Artificial intelligence (AI) scribing tools are increasingly being used in NHS settings to enhance patient care and free up staff time.

In April, the Department of Health and Social Care announced support for NHS doctors to adopt AI tools that “bulldoze bureaucracy,” allowing clinicians to focus more on their patients and less on documentation.

This follows a multi-site evaluation led by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, England, and funded by NHS England. The trial tested ambient voice technologies (AVTs) that listen to and transcribe consultations in real time. More than 7000 patients took part across settings including accident and emergency, primary care, community services, and mental health.

Interim data from the trial showed increased productivity and more time s

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