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The Death of the Consult Note | Synapse

February 2, 2026

The Death of the Consult Note

Key Points

This essay examines the advantages and disadvantages of replacing traditional consult notes with artificial intelligence.
Narrative exploration of the consult note's role in healthcare.
Analysis of artificial intelligence's capabilities in documentation.
Discussion of personal experiences and insights from a hematologist.
Highlights potential efficiency gains from using AI in documentation.
Identifies risks of losing the human touch in patient relations.
Discusses the impact on medical communication and continuity of care.

Abstract

In this narrative medicine essay, a hematologist weighs the benefits and losses of surrendering the consult note to artificial intelligence.

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Benjamin Chin-Yee (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fbf6c1c9540dea80dc2b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.26848