Should we let ChatGPT into our clinics? – The pros and cons of LLMs

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This Innovative Practice podcast has been developed in partnership with the RACGP. In this episode:

  • Distinction between AI scribes and large language models (LLMs), and current limits on clinical use
  • Privacy, consent and Australian Privacy Principles requirements for AI tools
  • How AI scribes can cut admin load while improving patient engagement
  • Risks of general-purpose AI tools, including accuracy and medico-legal issues
  • How workflow, specialty and setting influence AI tool integration

 

Experts: Dr Robert Hosking, General Practitioner
Dr Bradley Borges, General Practitioner
Ms Tracy Pickett, Legal and Policy Adviser

Host: Dr Sean Stevens, GP and Health Educator

Dr Sean Stevens is a forward-thinking GP and digital health advocate with extensive experience in medical leadership and healthcare innovation. As Chair of the RACGP Digital Health and Innovation Specific Interest Group, he is at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies into general practice.

Total time: 50 mins

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Healthed would like to thank the RACGP for their assistance in the development of this valuable resource.

Last Updated: 12 Aug, 2025

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Dr Robert Hosking

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Dr Robert Hosking

General Practitioner, Bacchus Marsh Victoria; Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee Practice Technology and Management

Dr Bradley Borges

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Dr Bradley Borges

General Practitioner, Active Health Portland, Victoria

Ms Tracy Pickett

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Ms Tracy Pickett

Legal and Policy Adviser; Senior Lawyer and Member of Education and Research team, Avant’s Advocacy

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