A handheld digital recorder makes it possible to separate dictation into categories such as “urgent,” “referral,” and “correspondence.”

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Although some physicians still prefer dictating into a mini-cassette recorder and using an in-house medical transcriptionist, many physicians have progressed to digital recorder and voice recognition.

A handheld digital recorder makes it possible to separate dictation into categories such as “urgent,” “referral,” and “correspondence.” It also provides a clearer voice transcript than the tape recorder. Many physicians use medical transcription services with quick turnaround of reports and letters to transcribe their digital dictation.

With voice recognition technology, the physician can dictate while conducting an exam. At the end of the day, the smart card is uploaded to the appropriate location for the voice recognition software to input the data into the selected form in the computer. Some physicians prefer to dictate directly into the computer microphone instead of using the handheld. The information can go directly from the physician to the record with no more effort than speaking. This gives the physician the opportunity to catch any errors and make corrections immediately. Some physicians give the smartcard to office personnel to do the upload and review. Either way, it is a wise time management tool and it reduces the amount of money spent on paper.

Electronic medical records, or EMRs as they are sometimes called, have become the standard in record keeping in the health care field. Few offices have the space to accommodate paper files, as a single patient can generate much information. EMRs are the best way to cut down on paperwork.

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