voice recognition for an internist Options

[kimpozil]

I am an internist that is not very computer literate. My employer has decided that all medical records will be computerized. I have practiced 20 years using dictation. I am very concerned about the length of time it will take to do what my employer wants. The system is windows based. My question: Can I use a medical voice recognition system with a dictation device and attach it to my computer at the end of the day? I realize that I would need to copy each file and paste it into the record filing system we will be using. If this can be done, what system would work best?

[Lisa]

Assuming that you have the correct computer requirements, I would suggest the L&H/Dragon Medical Solutions. This is an excellent speech recognition system which includes a medical vocabulary. Let me know if you need any other information.

[vince]

Dear Dr.,

I have been using Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional/Medical version 4.0 for approximately one year. I used primarily for short letters to patients regarding lab results or brief hospital daily visit notes. I find it slower and less accurate than a good Medical transcriptionist. It requires a fast Pentium processor, preferably a Pentium 700 millihertz or faster and a large amount of random access memory, preferably > 256 MB. You'll receive an excellent headset microphone with Dragon NaturallySpeaking professional. I've attached a web site that offers many useful products especially microphones. <http://www.dragonsys.ca/>
I recommend you also consider "speak Med " for your medical vocabulary. I think this will be less cumbersome and more accurate than the ad on medical vocabulary from Dragon NaturallySpeaking. I would be glad to communicate with you by e-mail or telephone to give you details about our experience.


Sincerely,

Vince LaPorte, M.D.
Affilliated Community Medical Centers
1420 East College Drive
Marshall, MN 56258
Tel: (507) 532-9631
Dictated using Dragon NaturallySpeaking

vincentL@acmc.com