Healthwatch England Flags Errors in NHS AI Medical Scribes Affecting Drug and Diagnosis Accuracy

Healthwatch England has raised concerns that AI scribes employed in NHS consultations are making frequent errors in recording drug names and diagnoses. These mistakes, often identified by patients rather than clinicians, pose risks to patient safety due to insufficient review and oversight. The watchdog highlights the need for improved clinician verification and regulatory measures to prevent inaccuracies in medical records.