2026-03-22
A practitioner’s checklist for reviewing AI-assisted session notes
AI can draft; you remain the author
Assistive tools can summarize speech and organize sections. They can still mishear loads, merge sets, or smooth rough quotes into something your client did not say. Approval is not a formality; it is where professional responsibility lives.
Before you save, scan these items
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Loads, sets, reps, times | Numbers are high-risk for transcription errors. |
| Client quotes | Tone and emphasis carry meaning; do not let polish erase them. |
| Scope of language | Keep wording appropriate to your role (coach or wellness professional), not clinical claims you cannot support. |
| Next-session plan | Ensure the plan matches what you intend, not what sounds fluent. |
| Names and session details | Wrong client or wrong date undermines trust fast. |
Transparency with clients
If you use AI assistance, a short line in your terms or onboarding (you review and approve all notes) sets expectations. Many clients care more about accuracy and confidentiality than about whether AI helped format text.
Red flags in generated text
- Specific metrics you did not say.
- Confident language about injury, diagnosis, or medical treatment.
- Generic “motivational” filler that replaces concrete observations.
Takeaways
- Treat drafts as starting points.
- Verify numbers, quotes, and plan before you sign off.
- Prefer tools that label output as AI-assisted and keep you in the loop.
This checklist stays useful even if you never use our product. It is the same discipline as proofreading a trainee’s email before it goes to a client.
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