For patients

Could Your Clinic Answer Patient Questions About AI?

Patients are beginning to ask how AI tools are used in private healthcare. They may ask whether consultations are recorded, whether ChatGPT or Copilot is used, whether their data is processed overseas, whether suppliers use data for model training and who checks AI-generated notes.

Patient questions quickly become governance questions

If your clinic cannot answer these questions with evidence, the issue is not public relations. It is a governance evidence gap. A documented position should show:

  • What AI tools are in use.
  • What patient data may be involved.
  • What vendor evidence exists.
  • Whether a DPIA is likely required or strongly indicated.
  • How patients are informed.
  • How clinicians review AI outputs.

What ELSA AI helps clinics evidence

AI tool and use-case inventory

A structured view of declared and suspected AI use across clinic workflows.

Patient data exposure indicators

A practical map of where patient information may be processed by AI tools.

DPIA readiness and privacy notice gaps

Indicators for DPO/legal review where a DPIA is likely required or strongly indicated.

Vendor data position and evidence tracker

Supplier evidence, hosting, retention and model-training positions requiring confirmation.

Ambient scribe governance assessment

A focused review where recording, transcription or AI note generation is relevant.

Staff safe-use guidance

Clear internal guidance for approved, conditional and prohibited AI use.

Board-readable RAG exposure map

A concise view of exposure indicators and evidence gaps for leadership review.

30-day priority action plan

Practical next steps to move from informal AI use to a documented governance position.

Start with the Clinical AI Exposure Diagnostic™

In four working days from completed intake, ELSA AI gives private GP, dental and specialist clinics a board-ready view of known and suspected AI use, patient-data exposure indicators, governance evidence gaps and priority actions.