• DATA ACCESS
  • HISTORY
  • SUMMARY
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve clinical notes with your AI

Connect DrChrono to your AI client to pull patient data and documentation on demand. Once connected, you can query specific medical histories without manual searching.

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Short answer

How can I pull patient notes using my AI?

Your AI uses the DrChrono connection to find specific patients and list their clinical documentation. You get immediate access to the history you need for clinical review.

The outcomes

What you get from your AI

The connection turns your AI into a direct interface for your medical records.

DATA ACCESS

Instant patient lookup

The AI finds the right patient record based on your description. You skip the manual search in the EHR interface.

HISTORY

Clinical note retrieval

Your agent pulls specific documentation and history entries. This gives you a clear view of past encounters.

SUMMARY

Synthesized histories

The AI reads through the retrieved notes to summarize key details. You get the highlights without reading every single page.

HUMAN

Clinical verification

You review the AI's findings against the original DrChrono records. The AI provides the data, but you make the final call.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for data.

The AI follows a specific sequence to locate and present the medical information you requested.

  1. Identify the patient

    The AI searches for the specific individual you mentioned to ensure it's looking at the correct record.

    get_patient

  2. Locate documentation

    Once the patient is identified, the AI scans the record for available clinical notes.

    list_clinical_notes

  3. Extract details

    The AI reads the content of the notes to find the specific history or data points you asked for.

    list_clinical_notes

  4. Present findings

    The AI delivers a clean summary or the raw text of the notes directly in your chat interface.

    list_clinical_notes

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the DrChrono connection.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the actual patient names or specific note types you need.

DrChrono Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cTRpcQq8NypeLHM9qlxkMuak9VuXCsCM19FcN2qQ/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — DrChrono capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "drchrono-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cTRpcQq8NypeLHM9qlxkMuak9VuXCsCM19FcN2qQ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find the patient [Name] and list their recent clinical notes.

  • Get the clinical documentation for [Patient Name] from the last month.

  • Look up [Patient Name] and summarize their recent history.

  • List all clinical notes for [Patient Name] to check for recent changes.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect DrChrono once, then ask.

Log in to DrChrono through the Vinkius interface to establish the link. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start chatting with your AI about your records.

Connect DrChrono to your AI

FAQ

How the connection behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my patient records?

    No. The AI can only read and retrieve information from DrChrono. It cannot change, delete, or add any clinical data.

  • 02

    Does the AI see all my patient data?

    The AI only accesses the specific data required to answer your prompt. It doesn't have a continuous, unprompted stream of your entire database.

  • 03

    Can I use this with any AI?

    You can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 04

    Will the AI automatically update DrChrono?

    No. The current tools only allow for retrieving patient information and listing notes. No write access is provided.

  • 05

    How do I know if the AI found the right patient?

    The AI will use the get_patient tool to match the name you provide. You should always verify the patient details in the summary it provides.

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