# Abridge for Patients

> Record doctor visits, get transcribed summaries, and understand your health.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.abridge.nativeclient.release](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.abridge.nativeclient.release)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ai.abridge.nativeclient.release`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Abridge
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 159,278
- **Rating:** 3.95 / 5 (375 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.26.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-15
- **First published:** 2019-07-24
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-08-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.abridge.nativeclient.release)
- **Website:** [https://abridge.com](https://abridge.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://abridge.com/privacy](http://abridge.com/privacy)

## Description

**Abridge for Patients** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help patients capture and understand the details of their doctor visits effortlessly. By recording doctor-patient conversations, it automatically generates interactive transcripts highlighting important medical information such as medication instructions and follow-up tasks. This tool acts as a second pair of ears, ensuring that critical healthcare advice is never missed.

With Abridge, you can track your medications, get definitions for medical terminology right in context, and securely share records with family members or caregivers. Developed by doctors and researchers, it prioritizes privacy with HIPAA-compliant data encryption. Ideal for routine or specialist appointments, Abridge empowers patients to stay informed, engaged, and in control of their health journey.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `ai.abridge.nativeclient.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Abridge for Patients for its accurate audio recordings, helpful transcriptions with medical definitions, and ability to share appointment information with family, which reduces stress and improves understanding. However, common issues include bugs causing pauses or gaps in recordings, problems recording calls especially on Android, limitations exporting or sharing files, reliance on internet connectivity for certain features, and intrusive ads. Overall, the app is valued for improving healthcare communication despite some technical drawbacks.

### Pros

- Helpful transcription of doctor appointments aiding in memory and understanding
- Includes explanations for medical terminology
- Allows sharing recordings and transcripts with family or caregivers
- Reduces anxiety related to medical visits by providing a reliable record
- Customer service is responsive and helpful

### Cons

- Occasional glitches and pauses in recording or transcription
- Issues with recording conversations on phone speaker mode, especially on Android (screen must stay on)
- Inability to export or share audio and transcripts as common file types (e.g. mp3)
- Requires internet connection for some features like adding providers and medications
- Pop-up ads are intrusive and unwanted by some users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.abridge.nativeclient.release)