Elsevier Unveils 'Ask AI' for Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making
In a groundbreaking move for medical professionals, Elsevier has rolled out its latest feature, "Ask AI," embedded within ClinicalKey, its premier clinical decision support platform. This innovative tool is being made available to over 1,500 hospitals in the United States, empowering clinicians with rapid access to actionable clinical insights.
The "Ask AI" feature leverages generative artificial intelligence to deliver direct, concise answers to clinical questions, drawing exclusively from ClinicalKey's extensive repository of evidence-based content. This includes over 900 full-text scientific journals, thousands of clinical guidelines, and a comprehensive library of books, thus ensuring that users receive the most reliable information grounded in the latest medical knowledge.
Omry Bigger, President of Clinical Solutions at Elsevier, expressed, "This AI functionality is designed to meet clinicians at the point of care, where they need fast, reliable answers. By grounding every response exclusively in ClinicalKey's trusted content, we're able to combine the speed and ease of conversational AI with the clinical reliability and security our customers depend on."
Key Features of ClinicalKey's 'Ask AI'
- - Direct Answers with Cited Sources: Clinicians can obtain immediate answers to their inquiries along with transparent citations backed by authoritative evidence-based sources, including leading medical journals and guidelines. This feature enhances the traditional search experience, making it faster and more intuitive.
- - Privacy Protection: Significantly, ClinicalKey prioritizes patient privacy – it does not pull information from the open web and refrains from storing or processing any patient-identifiable data, ensuring compliance with health privacy standards.
Availability and Future Developments
The "Ask AI" feature will begin its rollout to existing ClinicalKey customers in the US starting this September. This introduction marks a significant step forward in improving clinician workflows and enhancing patient care through more informed and timely decision-making.
In addition to "Ask AI," Elsevier also offers ClinicalKey AI as a more personalized clinical workspace, which provides API-based integration options and is designed to fit seamlessly into Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. It features an upgraded user experience with a streamlined interface, native voice-to-text dictation capabilities in the mobile app, privacy controls for query history, and multi-language support.
Elsevier's Commitment to Healthcare Advancement
With over a century of experience, Elsevier stands as a leader in providing advanced information and decision-support services. The company is deeply committed to driving innovation and sustainability in healthcare by equipping healthcare professionals with the tools necessary to advance science and improve patient outcomes. Globally, they partner with research communities, medical institutions, and health professionals in over 170 countries, continuously aiming to better serve the healthcare ecosystem.
For more information about these new features and to explore how they can enhance clinical practices, visit the ClinicalKey website or follow Elsevier's updates through their social media channels.
About Elsevier
Elsevier is part of RELX, a global provider focused on information-based analytics and decision tools for professionals and business customers. Their expansive range of tools is designed to support academic research, patient care, and the continuous advancement of healthcare practices around the world.