*First in a series adapting our CME talk, “Demystifying AI for Clinicians,” into written form. The series is AI education for clinicians — how these systems actually work, where they fail, and what to ask before trusting one.* In May 2024, Google published the research paper introducing Med-Gemini, its flagship medical AI. It was a […]
There’s been a lot of research published on clinical AI this summer, and it’s worth talking about. In June, a Nature Medicine study compared general-purpose language models against dedicated clinical AI tools — OpenEvidence, UpToDate Expert AI — and found that the general-purpose models outperformed them across medical knowledge benchmarks and real physician queries. Weeks […]
If you follow clinical AI right now, you’ve seen the race. Every few weeks a new comparison: which model retrieves guidelines faster, which one synthesizes the literature better, which one cites more sources. The benchmarks keep improving, and honestly, the results are impressive. Ask a well-formed question and within seconds you have prescribing information, guideline […]
Every physician in Canada knows the CPS. The Compendium of Pharmaceutical Specialties has been the definitive drug reference in this country for decades. It’s the big blue book that sits on the shelf in every clinic, every pharmacy, every residency program. If you trained in Canada, you learned to trust it. Drug Mode is built […]
Most physicians have tried ChatGPT for a clinical question. The answer sounded confident, cited nothing, and may or may not have reflected Canadian practice. Why we built Asklepius differently.
Virtual Hallway’s ‘Notes’ Simplifies Your Clinical Documentation In a clinician’s day packed with patient consultations, impromptu discussions with colleagues, and countless phone calls, the challenge isn’t just about capturing patient encounter details—it’s about efficiently documenting the myriad of interactions that inform patient care. That’s where the “Notes” feature in the Virtual Hallway mobile app comes […]
In the rapidly evolving field of healthcare, Continuing Medical Education (CME) remains a cornerstone for professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge and skills. Virtual Hallway offers a suite of CME events designed to meet your learning needs. Here’s how you can maximize the value of these offerings: 1. Watch It Live The best way to […]
We’re excited to introduce the Billing Export feature in Virtual Hallway, an essential tool for physicians who perform shadow billing. This feature enables you to generate a well-structured CSV file with all your necessary billing information. Here’s how to use it: This new feature is designed to streamline your billing process, making it more efficient […]
Managing documentation is important but can be burdensome. We’ve introduced Autofax to make document management simple. This innovative addition allows you to automatically send reports to a designated fax number, creating a seamless link between your consultations and office document management system. If your fax number is linked to your Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Autofax […]