AI scribes are being used to take notes during medical apppointments, often without being disclosed to patients. But Digital Rights Watch said the efficiency gains are being prioritised over patient rights, privacy and safety. Patients turned awayA central recommendation of the paper is that patients should have a statutory right to refuse the use of AI scribes while still receiving treatment. Digital Rights Watch said those cases demonstrate why consent alone is insufficient if patients risk losing access to healthcare. It is calling for AI scribes to be regulated as clinical devices, with mandatory testing for bias and accuracy.