Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI) connotes the use of computer processes to mimic human thinking when analyzing complex medical data, supporting clinical decisions, and automating administrative workflows. Connect Care supports diverse AI processes, with generative and predictive AI directly available to support prescriber clinical experiences.
Generative AI (GenAI)
is a type of AI that can create original content such as text, images, videos, and sound in response to a user's prompt. It uses "large language models" (LLMs) to simulate a lot of decision-making processes.Predictive AI
is a type of AI that uses machine learning to anticipate what is likely based on what has previously happened in comparable circumstances.
Key Considerations When Using Clinical AI
Whenever engaging with AI models, there are important risks to keep in mind:
Privacy
Any data a user provides to an AI model may be stored and processed by a third-party provider, such as Google, Meta, or Microsoft. This information may also be retained and subsequently used to refine or retrain future versions of the model.Bias
The outputs generated by AI models may be inaccurate, incomplete, or entirely fabricated. These erroneous outputs are commonly referred to as "hallucinations".Provenance
Some of the data used to train AI models may originate from sources that potentially infringe upon third-party copyright.
AI tools do not replace professional judgment, regulatory obligations, or accountability. Prescribers and all other staff of AHS and the other Alberta provincial health agencies/corporations remain fully responsible for the decisions they make, the documentation they sign, and the services they provide, regardless of whether AI models assist in producing the content.
Key Practice Guidelines
CMPA: AI in Medical Practice
CPSA: Advice to the Profession - Artificial Intelligence in Generated Patient Record Content
More Information
Subsections provide focused information and resources on particular AI initiatives/tools available to Connect Care prescribers.
AI-related clinician updates in the Connect Care blogging channels will be tagged for easy search.