Session C3 | Workshop | Part 1
Tracks
Stream C
| Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Overview
AI in Clinical Report Writing: Ethical, Accountable, and Reducing the Psychologist's Cognitive Load - Lisa Irving (90 mins)
Details
This workshop will run over two session blocks, C3 & C4 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Presenter
Ms Lisa Irving
Virtuosa Ai
AI in Clinical Report Writing: Ethical, Accountable, and Reducing the Psychologist's Cognitive Load
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMAbstract
Clinical report writing is a core component of psychological practice, yet many clinicians experience it as time consuming and misaligned with the aspects of the profession that initially drew them to psychology. This tension is particularly evident in medico-legal systems where reports are high-stakes documents.
The presenter, Lisa Irving, works predominantly in workers compensation cases where reports directly influence recognition of psychological injury, access to funding, and treatment pathways. A high-quality medico-legal report plays an important role in advocating for the client within the systems in which decisions are made about their care and entitlements.
In these systems, psychologists are not simply recording symptoms; they are translating assessment, formulation, and lived experience into a language that decision-makers can understand and act upon.
Drawing on both clinical experience and insights gained through the development of Virtuosa AI (an AI-assisted report-writing tool designed for psychologists) this workshop begins by examining what constitutes a high-quality medico-legal report in complex systems, and why reporting demands contribute to avoidance, frustration, and burnout among clinicians.
From this foundation, the session explores how AI-assisted documentation tools can support psychologists by reducing cognitive load, improving structure and clarity, and enhancing consistency, while leaving formulation, interpretation, and clinical judgement firmly with the clinician.
Ethical considerations are integrated throughout, including authorship, accountability, transparency, data security, and privacy. Rather than presenting AI as a neutral or purely technical solution, participants are encouraged to evaluate AI tools through a clinical governance and ethical decision-making lens.
The workshop includes applied case studies and examples, guided discussion, and reflective activities to support informed, ethical integration of AI into clinical report-writing workflows. Including showing participants how to develop their own “tech stack”. Participants may find a newfound enthusiasm for writing AI assisted medico-legal reports.
The presenter, Lisa Irving, works predominantly in workers compensation cases where reports directly influence recognition of psychological injury, access to funding, and treatment pathways. A high-quality medico-legal report plays an important role in advocating for the client within the systems in which decisions are made about their care and entitlements.
In these systems, psychologists are not simply recording symptoms; they are translating assessment, formulation, and lived experience into a language that decision-makers can understand and act upon.
Drawing on both clinical experience and insights gained through the development of Virtuosa AI (an AI-assisted report-writing tool designed for psychologists) this workshop begins by examining what constitutes a high-quality medico-legal report in complex systems, and why reporting demands contribute to avoidance, frustration, and burnout among clinicians.
From this foundation, the session explores how AI-assisted documentation tools can support psychologists by reducing cognitive load, improving structure and clarity, and enhancing consistency, while leaving formulation, interpretation, and clinical judgement firmly with the clinician.
Ethical considerations are integrated throughout, including authorship, accountability, transparency, data security, and privacy. Rather than presenting AI as a neutral or purely technical solution, participants are encouraged to evaluate AI tools through a clinical governance and ethical decision-making lens.
The workshop includes applied case studies and examples, guided discussion, and reflective activities to support informed, ethical integration of AI into clinical report-writing workflows. Including showing participants how to develop their own “tech stack”. Participants may find a newfound enthusiasm for writing AI assisted medico-legal reports.
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Lisa Irving is a Clinical Psychologist based in Perth, Western Australia, with extensive experience working with adults experiencing trauma, workplace injury, anxiety and complex stress presentations. She has a particular interest in work-related PTSD and the psychological factors that influence recovery, return to work and long-term wellbeing.
Lisa is the Founder of Virtuosa AI, an innovative, privacy-focused report-writing assistant designed specifically to support psychologists in producing high-quality, structured clinical documentation. Her work sits at the intersection of psychology, workforce wellbeing and emerging technology, with a focus on ethical and practical applications of artificial intelligence in clinical practice.
In addition to her clinical work, Lisa develops and delivers training for employers, injury management professionals and psychologists on supporting workers with psychological injury. She is passionate about integrating evidence-based psychological practice with forward-thinking technological solutions to strengthen professional standards and improve client outcomes.
