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Opinion: AI scribe technology lets me focus on my patients, not a screen

STAT

Two decades ago, when I first began practicing emergency medicine, patient documentation was a manual process. I would write on carbon-copy forms that were later stored in the belly of the hospital, in archives, as patient files. Phones were not smart and the fax machine was still a cornerstone of communication in the department.

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STAT+: Senator launches investigation into GSK’s asthma inhaler maneuvers

STAT

In a letter sent to the company, the lawmaker maintained that the decision to discontinue its inhaler in January 2024 has since had “life-threatening consequences for patients” and contributed to a spike in hospitalizations.

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STAT+: As AI promises to revolutionize medical note-taking, concerns mount about accuracy and harm

STAT

That’s the vision pitched by a spate of new startups and major tech companies like Microsoft, which one year ago spent over $19 billion to acquire Nuance Communications , the biggest in a crowded field of players using AI to automate medical note-taking.

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STAT+: Microsoft’s note-taking tool asks doctors to make a grand bargain: Share patient data, and get your life back

STAT

No need to bring a laptop to every patient visit, or spend hours afterward on documentation. The artificial intelligence system is a dream for many doctors: It records their conversations with patients and automatically transcribes the notes into their computer systems.

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Meet Sofiya, Mount Sinai’s latest AI assistant

Beckers Hospital Review

The new pre-procedure coordination assistant at New York City-based Mount Sinai Hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab may not be human, but she knows how to communicate like one. Nurses handle both clinical work and a lot of nonclinical clerical work, especially since EMR documentation became standard.

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Communication | Case Study

PharmaState Academy

CASE STUDY Enhancing Interpersonal Skills Effective Communication with Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams Table of Contents Case Study Context and Background: In the dynamic landscape of pharmaceutical sales, effective communication with multidisciplinary healthcare teams is paramount. Their task?

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How to Be Successful on Your APPE Rotations?

UWorld | RxPrep

Pharmacy School Excel in APPE rotations with expert tips on communication, time management, and goal-setting. Key Skills and Competencies Gained During APPEs During your APPE rotations, you’ll refine practical skills like patient counseling, pharmacotherapy decision-making, and interprofessional communication.