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Physical therapy patient questions AI consent form and app download

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user encountered an "AI Consent" form for physical therapy, which they questioned and ultimately declined. Following the appointment, they were presented with an email containing a link to download an app for exercise instructions, which they also resisted, preferring printed materials. AI

IMPACT Highlights user skepticism towards AI integration in healthcare and app-based service delivery.

RANK_REASON User anecdote about AI consent forms and app downloads, lacking broader industry significance.

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Physical therapy patient questions AI consent form and app download

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Went online to fill out the paperwork for my physicial therapy appointment and stopped when the "AI Consent" form came up. Showed up at the appointment and aske

    Went online to fill out the paperwork for my physicial therapy appointment and stopped when the "AI Consent" form came up. Showed up at the appointment and asked if I could decline consent to use AI. Yes, for the win. After the appt, therapist asked, "Do you want printed exercise…

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