My experience is quite different than most of the responses above. I almost never complete the note in the room. I see mostly geriatric patients who come in with multiple problems. I can usually type some of the history, update meds, e prescribe prescriptions, and write plan (which I print to meet MU). Just to do this much however I feel like I am pushing the limits of face time with the computer vs. eye contact with my patients. I have no idea how those of you completing the entire note pull that off.
I walk back to my office and finish my note using a combination of Dragon dictation and templates.
Not complaining - this works OK for me. Just curious how the rest of you can do this.
