01
Discover
Identify declared and informal AI use across clinic workflows, including ambient scribes, Copilot, ChatGPT, transcription tools and supplier platforms.
ELSA AI governance method
From informal AI use to a documented governance position
ELSA AI helps private GP, dental and specialist clinics govern third-party AI tools that may touch patient data. The method is practical, evidence-led and designed for clinics deploying AI, not building AI products.
Discover, Evidence, Decide, Govern, Maintain
A restrained pathway for private healthcare AI governance
02
Evidence
Map patient-data exposure, DPIA readiness, vendor evidence, transparency wording, human review and current governance artefacts.
03
Decide
Give accountable officers a clear position on what needs approval, pause, review, remediation or further adviser input.
04
Govern
Turn findings into policy, registers, staff guidance, patient transparency wording, incident process and board materials.
05
Maintain
Keep the evidence current as tools, vendors, workflows, insurer questions and regulatory expectations change.
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Advisory governance support only. Not legal advice, CQC certification, ICO approval, insurer coverage advice, MDO indemnity advice or clinical safety case sign-off.