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Generative AI for Clinicians
Generative AI for Clinicians

Generative AI for Clinicians

Last updated:
Feb 27, 2026 9:14 PM
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NECO Clinical AI Use Policy

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Never share any identifiable patient information (PII) with a generative AI tool that is not authorized by your clinic.

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How can clinicians use generative AI?

  • Enhance patient education by tailoring content to individual needs and literacy levels.
  • Translate educational materials into various languages.
  • Draft interactive learning tools and simulations to reinforce patient understanding of eye health concepts.
  • Generate routine documents like referral letters and intake forms.
  • Stay up to date with evidence-based practice by using it to assist with literature reviews.
  • Generate theoretical cases to fit the scenario you want.
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For many more ideas: Go to gemini.google.com and type in prompts such as:

How can optometrists practicing in a community health setting use Google Gemini to improve their practice (in ways that do not violate HIPAA)?

Generative AI Toolkit

These tools are all NECO-approved for general use (do not share PHI). Click on the box below to learn more about each.

Google Gemini
Google Gemini

Similar to ChatGPT, but can also process and generate images, audio, and other forms of media.

Google NotebookLM
Google NotebookLM

Can summarize documents, create study guides, timelines, FAQs, flash cards, podcasts, and more. Uses only the data you tell it to use.

Consensus
Consensus

An AI-powered search engine for research papers. Sign up for an account using your NECO Gmail for access to the Pro version - which will also allow you to access full text where available.

NECO GAiTE (Gen AI Tool Evaluator)
NECO GAiTE (Gen AI Tool Evaluator)

Find out if the tool you want to use is appropriate for use at NECO.

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