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Notes from the practice. And from the lab.

Clinical thinking, product decisions, and field notes from running an AI practice manager across Irish clinics.

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What is ambient voice technology? Dictation vs AVT

Understand ambient voice technology (AVT) and how it differs from traditional dictation when transcribing patient consultations in private Irish practices.

9 Oct 2026

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Can doctors record consultations? AI disclosure rules

Under the Medical Council Guide to Professional Conduct (9th Edition, 2024), doctors can record consultations but must inform patients how AI tools work.

8 Oct 2026 · 6 min

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AI transcription consent form: Paragraph 25.4 rules

How to draft an AI transcription consent form for your Irish private clinic under Paragraph 25 of the Medical Council Guide. Access our template.

7 Oct 2026 · 8 min

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eu ai act article 4 ai literacy: clinic staff rules

Under Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, Irish clinics must take measures to support AI literacy for staff, though they do not need to guarantee a specific level.

7 Oct 2026 · 9 min

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Is a voice recording personal data under gdpr? Clinic rules

Yes, voice recordings are personal data under GDPR. For Irish consultants, recording patient dictations requires explicit consent and secure storage.

7 Oct 2026 · 5 min

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Dragon Medical One Cost: A Guide to Moving Clinical Records

Compare Dragon Medical One cost factors and follow a structured process to migrate patient records and dictation workflows to AWS Dublin storage.

6 Oct 2026 · 8 min

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Subject access request doctors: the one-month rule

Under GDPR, Irish doctors must respond to a patient's subject access request within one month, with a possible two-month extension for complex cases.

5 Oct 2026 · 10 min

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vhi schedule of benefits for professional fees: e-Schedule

Register for the Vhi e-Schedule at www.vhi.ie/pvs. Learn how Irish private consultants navigate billing rules and schedule updates across insurers.

3 Oct 2026 · 9 min

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CHI DPC Decision: Paper Records and Practice Review Checks

What the DPC's CHI decision says about paper records, how to assess DPIA requirements, and practical review questions for Irish private practices.

3 Oct 2026 · 4 min

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irish life health plan changes 2026

Check how the new ILH A01 and ILH A02 plans effective 31 August 2026 affect your room billing and the 36-month professional fee submission rule.

1 Oct 2026 · 6 min

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AI mental health regulation Ireland

Review the July 2026 HIQA National Guidance for AI in healthcare. Ensure your private clinic aligns with Ireland's four core accountability principles.

1 Oct 2026 · 8 min

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Patient safety wrong site procedures

Review how Schedule 1 of the Patient Safety Act impacts Irish private rooms. Audit your surgical safety checklists to prevent wrong-site procedures.

30 Sept 2026 · 7 min