When you go to a medical appointment, does the doctor look at you while you talk? Or are they busy typing everything you say into a computer? If it’s the latter, you may find that will change soon, thanks to artificial intelligence.

Some doctors’ offices are using AI services to transcribe your discussion with the doctor and automatically enter the results into your electronic medical records.

That’s a time-saver for doctors, who often spend hours filling out their patients’ records. It also allows them to look at the patient rather than their computer screen.

You’ve probably noticed AI chatbots asking if they can help you when visiting a company’s website. These chatbots aren’t as common in healthcare yet, but it’s possible they could assist you with basic medical questions in the future. This could free up the doctors’ time for more complex concerns.

These are just two ways AI might affect your future healthcare. But given the high stakes, it must be done with thoughtful standards.

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