Dictation software converts speech to text, whereas AI scribes summarize the content of the encounter into a note. In some cases, it can even apply it to appropriate fields of your EMR.
AI Scribe Hub
As part of our work to help doctors reduce administrative burden, Doctors Manitoba is sharing resources to make it easier to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) scribes into your practice.
In our 2025 annual physician survey, we found only 6% of physicians are using AI Scribes, but nearly 60% are interested in trying them out. Many physicians using AI scribes in Manitoba report saving 30 – 60 minutes or more per day. Many who have not yet started say they have concerns surrounding uncertainty about privacy and other rules, are not sure where to start, or feel overwhelmed with different vendor options.
This AI Scribe Hub will help you find current information and resources to help you adopt this promising technology into your practice.
What is an AI Scribe?
AI scribes use artificial intelligence and natural language processing to help doctors with transcribing and summarizing patient interactions in real time. They have the potential to reduce administrative burden by automating repetitive tasks such as documenting patient visits, updating medical records, and summarizing treatment plans.
An important distinction between AI scribes from other AI applications in medicine is the role they play. AI scribes help with documentation, but they do not play a role in diagnosing or treating patients.
AI scribes are relatively new. It’s important to understand what AI scribes are and how they could benefit your practice, as well as the risks and limitations to be aware of as a physician.
Benefits and Risks
Physicians report several benefits of using an AI scribe. These include:
🕒 Saving time on documentation, recognizing most physicians spend one to two hours per day on charting.
📃 Improving patient-physician interaction by reducing note-taking distractions, allowing physicians to listen more attentively and build a stronger relationship with each patient.
✔ Improved quality and accuracy of clinical notes, with AI scribes able to pull in complex medical information.
However, using AI scribes comes with some risks, which you must be aware of and address as a physician. This includes:
- Privacy: As an extension of your obligation to protect and secure patient’s personal health information.
- Accuracy: You are responsible for your documentation, whether it’s drafted by you, another human, or an AI scribe. As AI has to potential to inaccurate information, you must review, edit and correct AI drafts before signing off.
- Consent: At this stage, regulators require physicians to obtain patient consent about using technology to help with your documentation.
➡️ You can learn more about this in a separate article here.