Melbourne Psychiatrist Refuses New Patients Who Don't Consent to AI Note-Taking — Guardian Report

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The Guardian reports a Melbourne psychiatrist is refusing to accept new patients unless they consent to AI-powered note-taking during sessions. The case highlights a growing tension in Australian healthcare where nearly half of GPs now use AI scribes but patients aren't always told. A University of Melbourne Law School researcher warns of privacy risks and accuracy issues, with studies finding AI-produced medical notes suffer from mistakes, omissions, and hallucinations — 10 points on HN.