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Patient opts out of AI note-taking, bans phones from appointments

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user expressed concern about the security and anonymity of AI tools their doctor proposed using for note-taking. The user decided to opt out of the AI system and also banned phones from their appointments to ensure privacy. AI

IMPACT This reflects individual concerns about AI privacy, not a broader industry impact.

RANK_REASON This is a personal anecdote about privacy concerns, not a significant industry event or development.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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Patient opts out of AI note-taking, bans phones from appointments

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

    My Doctor: Explaining how secure and anonymous the note taking # AI they want to use is. Me: 5 seconds before telling them not only do I opt out, but phones are

    My Doctor: Explaining how secure and anonymous the note taking # AI they want to use is. Me: 5 seconds before telling them not only do I opt out, but phones are now banned from the room during my appointments.

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