# Do KMPDC rules on technology and AI apply to psychiatrists using digital tools?

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For: Clinicians | Digital health and technology | Reviewed by Independent clinical reviewer, Registered mental health clinician, Kenya | Last reviewed 8 November 2026

**Answer:** KMPDC's Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (7th edition, 2026) includes guidance on e-health, telemedicine and technology-based services. KMPDC has stated that practitioners remain accountable for clinical decisions when using AI or other technology, must work within their scope, keep accurate and secure records, and give patients access to their records. Psychiatrists should check the Code before adopting new digital tools.

Sources: Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council: https://kmpdc.go.ke/resources/presentations/The_Code_of_Professional_Conduct_and_Ethics_7th_edition_Final_2025-12-19_web.pdf

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