Guidance on the use of AI-enabled ambient scribing products in health and care settings – A summary 

The below document is advice provided by GPCE Executive officers for use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) software in General Practice:

GPCE Guidance on the use of AI enabled ambient scribing product

NHS England are going to launch a national registry of Ambient Voice Technologies in accordance with the below news story:

https://www.digitalhealth.net/2025/10/nhse-to-launch-national-ambient-voice-technologies-registry/

The current position recommended by BMA is to pause until we know more about the risks involved with these technologies. 

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Ambient scribing products, when combined with generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), are increasingly being used across the country. They can convert speech during a consultation into structured medical notes, referral letters and other related material. This can deliver considerable benefit for both clinicians and patients. However, there are important legal obligations around data sharing and clinical safety that need to be addressed before they are used.

NHS England’s guidance on the use of AI-enabled ambient scribing products in health and care settings outlines the key considerations and responsibilities for deploying organisations to support those looking to implement these tools safely.

Using NHS England’s document, we have summarised this into our own document for your use and is available below:

LMC document – AI-Enabled Ambient Scribing Products Guidance