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

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This guidance outlines key considerations for NHS technology leaders implementing ambient scribing products across health and care settings in England.

Ambient scribing products, when combined with generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), can convert speech directly into structured medical documentation, such as notes and letters.

The products are sometimes referred to as ambient scribes or AI scribes and include advanced ambient voice technologies (AVTs) used for clinical or patient documentation and workflow support.

Access more information about the ongoing development of guidance on adopting ambient scribing products.

 

 

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AI-enabled ambient scribing products in health and care settings - An overview for NHS executives and Boards

AI-enabled ambient scribing products in health and care settings - An overview for NHS executives and Boards

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Summary

High-level information for NHS senior executives and Board members on ambient scribing products that feature Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), for use across health and care settings in England.

Version 1. Published 27 April 2025.

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Guidance on ambient scribing products for CIOs and CCIOs

Guidance on ambient scribing products for CIOs and CCIOs

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This guidance provides an overview of ambient scribing products and key considerations for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Clinical Information Officers (CCIOs) leading AI adoption in health settings. The Appendix offers an in-depth exploration of these considerations, providing further actionable steps for technical and product teams leading AI adoption.

Version 2. Published 16 January 2026.

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Guidance on information governance considerations

Guidance on information governance considerations

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This guidance covers detailed information governance (IG) considerations for health and care organisations who are adopting an ambient scribing product.

Published 24 March 2026.