✅Mika AI Scribe Patient Consent Toolkit

Regulations around the use of AI Scribes are still developing; however, there is strong consensus that obtaining informed patient consent is necessary; and, in fact, most regulatory bodies recommend obtaining consent at the beginning of each patient encounter, even if the patient has consented previously.

In addition to collecting consent forms, there are two ways to you can obtain patient consent when using Mika AI Scribe:

Patients may provide consent prior to their appointment through the Mikata patient engagement hub (additional set-up required).
You can verbally consent the patient when activating Mika at the beginning of the appointment.

Here are some sample scripts you can use when requesting a patient's consent to use Mika.

Short and concise

"Hi, I'm using the computer's help today to write down our conversation. It's confidential, highly secure and private, and helps quickly write my medical notes. Is that alright?"

Longer and more robust

"I’m using an automated charting assistant to reduce the time and effort it takes for me to write up my notes. This helps me keep your appointment running on time and give you more of my focus during the appointment.
This technology meets all provincial and federal privacy requirements to handle your information. Your information is only accessible by me and used for your care. No audio recording of the conversation is made or kept.
It’s your choice whether I use the assistant. Either way, I will provide the highest quality of care possible. Do you consent to me using the automated charting assistant today?"

Patient website

Your patients might have questions about Mika. The link below will take you to a patient-facing guide to Mika, your AI scribe by Mikata Health. Feel free to share this link with your patients (e.g., post it on your website, create a QR code and print it, etc.)

Doctor's Charting Assistant