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After an April guidance on the use of AI scribes used for clinical or patient documentation and workflow support, NHS England has published a follow-on notification for healthcare providers in England utilizing AI scribes.
The second warning comes after “a number of AVT (ambient voice technology) solutions which, despite being non-compliant with our published guidance, are still being widely used in clinical practice as free trials or through direct commissioning, both by individuals and organisations.” 👉 Read the full guidance from NHSE
Why you should care
The debate of AI scribes and ambient voice technologies as medical devices is one that will hit the U.S. shores, and the area between listening and guided will become more scrutinized.
Beyond the Branch
Intriguing news from outside the veterinary industry
MarketWatch found that half of Americans (51%) currently have a side hustle. Among younger generations, 72% of Gen Z and 62% of millennials report having side gigs. Additionally, more than half of Generation X (52.4%) and roughly one-third of baby boomers and the Silent Generation are also engaged in side hustles. You’re currently reading one of my side hustles. 👉 Read MarketWatch Guides full report
Why you should care
I was inspired by a Reddit thread in r/veterinary asking “What are some side hustles that are vet friendly?”. I wanted to list of a dozen options and places where more vets are needed, but I also thought about the strain of burnout. The average veterinarian is a Millennial, and we’re graduating Gen Zs now. Both of these populations are looking for more opportunity.
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