AI Scribes: Boosting Physician Efficiency in Clinical Documentation

Abstract

The increasing demand on healthcare systems has amplified the burden on physicians and other healthcare professionals, with a huge portion of time dedicated to documenting patient encounters. Prolonged charting periods not only contribute to decreased physician productivity but also emerge as a prominent factor in physician burnout. This study investigates the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to mitigate this challenge, focusing on AI-powered medical scribing as a solution to alleviate the burden of traditional charting methods in documentation of patient encounters and improve overall physician productivity. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the role of AI in healthcare and seeks to inform healthcare professionals, administrators, and policymakers about the potential benefits of integrating AI-powered medical scribing to improve physician efficiency and mitigate the impact of extensive charting on overall productivity and well-being.