Helsinki pilots artificial intelligence to assist in healthcare
The City of Helsinki has launched a new pilot project that utilizes artificial intelligence in the documentation of health and social services. The goal is to ease the workload of healthcare professionals and speed up the recording of patient visits.
The new AI assistant listens to the conversation during the appointment and automatically creates a draft of the patient record. The professional reviews the text and makes any necessary changes before saving it to the system. This reduces the time spent typing on a computer after the patient has left.
The purpose of the pilot is to improve the quality of care, as doctors and nurses can focus more on the patient instead of writing notes. The AI helps ensure that important information is recorded accurately and consistently.
The city is monitoring the results of the pilot closely before deciding on its wider implementation. Data security and the protection of patient privacy play an important role, as healthcare information is highly sensitive.
If the pilot proves successful, artificial intelligence could significantly change the everyday life of Finnish health services in the future. This is one step toward more digital and efficient public services in Finland.