Is your clinic ready for AI, a twelve point check
Twelve yes or no questions across data, process, people and governance. The score updates as you answer, with a plain reading of what to do next.
Most clinic AI projects fail on the ground they are built on, not on the tool. Records that are half digital, contact details kept in three places and follow-ups that belong to nobody will sink any system you buy. The twelve questions below test that ground. Tick only what is true today, and the score tells you what to do next.
Foundations first
Fix the basics before you spend anything on AI. Digital records, one trusted list of patient details and a named owner for follow-ups will move your clinic further this quarter than any tool.
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Questions about the check
What counts as a yes?
A yes means it is true today, not planned for next quarter. If a question is half true, count it as a no. The score is only useful if the answers are honest, and a lower honest score gives you a clearer next step than a generous one.
Why does governance matter for a small clinic?
UK GDPR and the equivalent US rules apply from the first patient record, whatever the size of the practice. A named data protection lead and a habit of reviewing supplier contracts are the difference between adopting AI deliberately and adopting it by accident.
Does a low score mean AI is not for us?
No. It means the order of operations matters. The clinics that struggle with AI are usually the ones that bought a tool before fixing their records and their processes. Fix those first and the same tools work far better.