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Patients are at risk of technology hazardsAs experienced medical malpractice attorneys, we often witness the devastating consequences of preventable harm caused by healthcare technology failures. ECRI’s latest report on the Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025 highlights critical risks in medical settings, offering actionable recommendations to minimize these hazards. Here, we explore key insights from the report and emphasize the importance of a Total Systems Approach to Safety (TSS) to protect patients and healthcare providers alike.

Understanding the Total Systems Approach to Safety

ECRI’s Total Systems Approach to Safety aims to redesign healthcare safety systems by integrating advanced safety science, human factors engineering, and health equity. This proactive framework prioritizes leadership alignment, workforce wellness, and patient engagement to reduce errors and preventable harm. For attorneys representing patients harmed by medical errors, the adoption of such systems could signal a commitment to safer practices, potentially mitigating legal risks for healthcare providers.

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African American Patient with DoctorsAs AI technology advances, the medical field has seen promising integrations, from diagnostic support to patient care management. However, recent reports highlight a significant risk: AI-powered transcription tools, such as OpenAI’s Whisper, are making alarming errors, particularly in medical settings. Whisper’s tendency to produce fabricated content—what experts call “hallucinations”—poses serious risks when used in doctor-patient consultations. These inaccuracies have far-reaching consequences for patients and healthcare providers alike, particularly if faulty transcriptions lead to misunderstandings, misdiagnoses, or even medical malpractice.

AI Hallucinations: What Are They?

Unlike traditional transcription errors, hallucinations involve the AI creating statements that were never said. For instance, in routine testing, Whisper reportedly added imaginary medical treatments or racial commentary that was absent in the original audio. While these hallucinations are concerning across all fields, they are particularly dangerous in healthcare, where accurate record-keeping is critical. Errors or fabricated statements in medical notes can misinform other medical professionals, lead to incorrect patient care, or provide grounds for miscommunication-based legal issues.

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