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AI in Healthcare Debate

Updated 2026-05-18 15:20 UTC 3 sources Negative

A Melbourne psychiatrist has refused new patients who do not consent to AI note-taking. The decision raises concerns about patient privacy and the role of technology in healthcare.

Coverage timeline — 6 articles
The Guardian
Registration form informs patients that if they do not wish AI to be used, they will need their referring doctor to refer them to a different service providerGet our breaking news email, <a href="https://app.a
2026-05-18 15:00 UTC
CNBC
One CEO said people should be using AI to understand their health much more than they already do.
2026-04-28 23:16 UTC
STAT News
New AI tools could screen existing CT scans to asses risk for heart disease. But, who'll pay for it, and will it improve health outcomes?
2026-04-15 08:30 UTC
STAT News
“These sides aren't talking to each other. And there's a lot riding on it”: the podcast trying to bridge MAHA and public health.
2026-04-15 08:30 UTC
STAT News
When scientific journals publish expressions of concerns, they have an obligation to do so prominently, Ed Silverman writes.
2026-04-15 08:30 UTC
STAT News
“Patients don’t experience illness in a vacuum,” writes Uché Blackstock.
2026-04-15 08:30 UTC
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