Novel Trial Examines Patient Trust When Reading AI-Generated Plain Language Medical Notes vs Original Clinical Documentation
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·1 June 2026
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·clinical-trialsUniversity of Texas researchers are investigating whether AI-generated plain language summaries of medical notes improve patient trust and understanding compared to original clinical documentation. The 135-participant study focuses on musculoskeletal specialty care patients.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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