Using Generative AI Tools in Clinical Practice: Benefits and Legal Risk Management

June 25, 2025

Course description

Generative AI tools using large language models such as ChatGPT offer the prospect of reducing physicians’ burnout and focusing their attention on patients, not paperwork. They also entail legal risk, and as the use of AI in healthcare continues to grow in popularity, it’s essential to understand the liability that can accompany such tools. In this session, Dr. Michelle Mello will explore this tension through two illustrative case studies: (1) deploying AI scribes to record and summarize clinical visits; and (2) submitting clinical questions to large language models. This presentation will leave attendees with a better understanding of the risk associated with AI in practice.

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  • Summarize the benefits and legal risks of using AI scribes and large language models in clinical care
  • Describe the steps needed to minimize liability exposure from use of generative AI tools

Target audience

Physician and clinician policyholders

Disclosure

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.

CME information

ISMS logo This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.

Additional information

Estimated time for completion: 
1 hour
Disclaimer: 

The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
01/02/2025
Course expires: 
07/08/2025
Event starts: 
06/25/2025 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
06/25/2025 - 1:00pm
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Michelle Mello, JD, PhD

Michelle Mello, JD, PhDMichelle Mello, JD, PhD, is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University School of Medicine. She conducts empirical research into issues at the intersection of law, ethics, and health policy. Dr. Mello is the author of more than 270 articles on medical liability and patient safety, ethical and legal issues arising in biomedical research, and artificial intelligence, among other topics. She is co-director of the Healthcare Ethical Assessment Lab for Artificial Intelligence (HEAL-AI) at Stanford University, which conducts ethical assessments of AI tools proposed for deployment at Stanford Health Care facilities.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
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