What CQC has said
CQC’s GP mythbuster on AI asks for evidence that AI is chosen carefully, used safely and kept under review, not for any one document.1
There should be a responsible CSO and digital lead for AI technologies and related clinical governance.CQC GP mythbuster 109
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This list is our summary of the mythbuster, grouped for practices. It isn’t exhaustive or an official CQC checklist, and inspectors may ask about other things. Check the mythbuster for the latest wording.
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When an inspector asks how you know a tool is safe, this is the answer. Choose a section to see where the toolkit helps.
Evidence folder
One per AI tool
AI policy at the front
- 1The register entryWhat it is, what it’s approved for, who approved it
- 2Clinical safetyCRMP, hazard log and safety case report, signed by the CSO
- 3Data protectionDPIA, data processing agreement and updated privacy notice
- 4Supplier evidenceDCB0129 documents, DTAC, DSPT, medical device registration
- 5Training recordsWho was trained, and when
- 6Proof it’s watchedAudits, incidents, what changed, governance meeting minutes
References
- GP mythbuster 109: Artificial intelligence in GP services. Care Quality Commission
Sources on this page last checked 6 November 2026.