Assessing the Landscape of AI-Powered Patient Documentation in Dermatology.

Background: The prevalence of burnout among United States (US) dermatologists has surged, reaching 49% in 2023, with a growing volume of bureaucratic tasks (eg, charting, paperwork) the leading factor behind professional fatigue. We seek to explore the competitive landscape and efficacy of AI-powered patient documentation to alleviate burnout among dermatologists by optimizing documentation practices while maintaining accuracy.

Methods: We conducted a review of eighteen AI-powered automated documentation products available in the current healthcare landscape, focusing on their integration with electronic health record (EHR) systems, HIPAA compliance, language support, mobile accessibility, and consumer type.

Results: The survey revealed AI-powered documentation tools with various features. They aim to reduce clinician burden, enhance workflow, decrease burnout risk, and allow physicians to focus more on patient interaction during visits.

Conclusion: As the technology continues to evolve, AI-powered documentation products have the potential to become an integral part of medicine by enhancing the physician-patient relationship and the overall healthcare system. A thorough evaluation of these products in clinical settings is needed to assess their efficacy. Longitudinal studies should be conducted to determine their impact on physician well-being. Collaboration between stakeholders, including healthcare workers, researchers, developers, and regulatory agencies, is needed to establish guidelines for the integration and use of these products. J Drugs Dermatol. 2025;24(1):64-49. doi:10.36849/JDD.8583.