Medical Xpress December 17, 2025
From digital scribes to ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly entering GP clinics. New University of Sydney research warns that technology is racing ahead of safety checks, putting patients and health systems at risk.
The study, published in The Lancet Primary Care, synthesized global evidence on how AI is being used in primary care using data from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, several African nations, Latin America, Ireland and other regions.
It found that AI tools such as ChatGPT, AI scribes and patient-facing apps are increasingly used for clinical queries, documentation and patient advice, yet most are being deployed without thorough evaluation or regulatory oversight.
“Primary care is the backbone of health systems, providing accessible and continuous care,” said...
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