Allied Health and AI: What Clinicians Really Want to Know

AI isn’t just for tech experts anymore. It’s becoming an everyday tool for clinicians,  from helping you stay on top of notes and reports to making sessions more engaging. But knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.

Here are the top questions clinicians are asking right now and practical, safe ways to get started.

How do I get AI to help me with my emails?

AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini can summarise long email threads, draft replies, and even help reword messages in a professional but warm tone.
💡 Example: Ask ChatGPT, “Rewrite this parent email so it’s supportive but concise.”
👉 AI can’t replace your voice  but it can save you 15–30 minutes per inbox check.

Which AI tools can assist with completing my session notes?

Tools like Plaud AI, Heidi Health, and Wispr Flow use AI scribing to capture key details from your sessions. You can also use ChatGPT to summarise your bullet notes into strengths-based progress summaries.
⚠️ Always do an ethics and privacy check,  de-identify before inputting any data.

What’s the best way to use AI for generating and improving my reports?

AI can structure and polish your clinical reports such as data analysis, assessment summaries to NDIS progress reports.
✅ Try prompts like:

• “Turn these notes into a formal report section.”

• “Rewrite this for clarity and conciseness.”
  AI won’t replace clinical reasoning, but it can remove repetitive writing load.

Can AI keep me updated with the ever-changing NDIS landscape and workplace legislation?

Yes! Set up a custom GPT or use NotebookLM or Perplexity AI to summarise updates from NDIS, SPA, or Fair Work websites.
🕒 You can even automate weekly summaries in Chat GPT so you never miss key changes.

How can AI help me write and update my clinic’s policies and procedures?

AI can act as a draft generator by outlining sections, suggesting compliance wording, or rewriting existing policies in plain language. ChatGPT is great at this because it is so context aware. 
💡 Use it to maintain consistency across documents and adapt templates for your team.

Which AI tools are best for managing marketing and social media?

Platforms like Canva Magic Studio, ChatGPT, and Gamma AI can help write captions, design images, plan content calendars, and repurpose posts across platforms.
📈 Example: “Write five Instagram captions for an NDIS awareness week post in my clinic’s tone.”

How can AI assist in scheduling appointments and coordinating therapists’ diaries?

AI assistants like Motion, Notion and Trello can assist with scheduling and project management. 
💬 Always check privacy policies and do an ethics review before linking emails with any AI tools. 

What are some ways AI can make therapy sessions more engaging?

AI can help create customised visuals, stories, or games.
🎨 Try Idiogram, Gamma, Diffit, Ella Kids, or Curipod to generate visual supports, or ChatGPT Study Mode to create session slides.
Clients can even co-create prompts for humour or storytelling.

Can AI help me create therapy materials and find new resource ideas?

Absolutely. AI can help you brainstorm therapy tasks, simplify reading passages, or create word lists and stories tailored to goals.
🎯 Combine ChatGPT with Canva or Book Creator for instant, personalised resources.

AI isn’t replacing clinicians,  it’s amplifying what we already do best. When used ethically, it saves time, sparks creativity, and reduces admin fatigue.

👉 Want step-by-step workflows, tool comparisons, and more?
Download the Clinicians’ Guide to AI today  — $49 individual | $150 team license.

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