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Doctor's AI notetaker may be making things up, Ontario audit finds

An audit by Ontario's auditor general found that AI scribes recommended by the provincial government frequently generate incorrect, incomplete, and hallucinated information in medical notes, potentially leading to harmful treatment plans. Tests on 20 vendors revealed widespread issues including hallucinated referrals and medication errors.

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Doctor's AI notetaker may be making things up, Ontario audit finds
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  • AI scribes used by doctors in Ontario were found to produce inaccurate and hallucinated notes.
  • The auditor general's report tested 20 government-approved vendors and found errors in all of them.
  • Mistakes included nonexistent referrals, incorrect prescription names, and missed mental health details.
  • The errors could negatively impact patient care and outcomes.

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