The AI medical scribe that cites its sources
Most AI scribes write the note and stop. That’s useful, but a note can quietly leave something out — a pregnancy status not documented before a prescription, a drug-label warning worth a second look. So I added a second read. The catch is that a second read is only worth anything if it shows its work, which is why every point it raises comes with a citation you can open.
What the second read includes
- Red flags — missing information or possible contraindications in the visit, surfaced for you to check.
- A where-to-start plan — a short, prioritised list of what to confirm before you sign.
- Cited facts — each point linked to a real record in PubMed, Europe PMC, openFDA or DailyMed.
- A drug-label check — relevant FDA labelling for what was prescribed, so warnings don’t get missed.
- A photo-read A&P co-pilot — attach an x-ray, ECG or lab and it reads it into the note, then drafts the Assessment & Plan when you didn’t state one (badged "✨ AI-suggested · review") or double-checks the plan you did state for drug–allergy, dose and red-flag problems. The attached photo is deleted the moment the note is written.
Where the citations come from
- Europe PMC & PubMed — peer-reviewed medical literature.
- OpenAlex & Semantic Scholar — broader research coverage and links.
- openFDA & DailyMed — official FDA drug labelling.
- MedlinePlus (NIH) — plain-language patient resources for after-visit summaries.
What it is not
It isn’t a diagnosis, it isn’t medical advice, and it isn’t a medical device. It’s a documentation tool with a second read attached, for you to review. The clinician is always the one who decides what’s correct and what goes in the chart. I’d rather be clear about that than oversell it.
Frequently asked
Does any other AI scribe cite its sources?
Most don’t — they generate the note and stop. A few surface evidence on premium tiers, but a per-note cited review, written for the clinician to check, is the thing I built Doctor Notes around. It’s the main reason the tool exists.
Where do the citations come from?
Peer-reviewed research via PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar; FDA drug labelling via openFDA and DailyMed; and plain-language patient resources from MedlinePlus (NIH). Each flagged point links to a real record you can open.
Can I trust it — does it make things up?
The citations point to real records, and the review is grounded in those sources rather than invented. But treat it as a second read, not the final word: you open the citation and decide. It’s built to help you check, not to replace your judgement.
Is the clinical review medical advice?
No. Doctor Notes is a documentation tool, not a medical device, and the review is for clinician use only. It doesn’t diagnose or treat. You decide what goes in the chart.
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