After a complication, it’s common for families to notice unfamiliar language in their charts: “automated summary,” “generated note,” “decision support,” or references to software used during imaging review or perioperative planning.
Don’t panic—but treat those references as a clue. The most useful next step is to preserve the record trail early, including:
- operative and anesthesia documentation
- imaging reports and addenda
- progress notes and discharge paperwork
- any pages that mention automated systems, templates, or “AI”
Because Tennessee medical records and electronic documentation may be produced in multiple formats over time, we recommend acting promptly. Waiting can make it harder to reconstruct what systems were used, when they were accessed, and what the clinical team actually relied on.


