I purchased V9 Dragon Naturally Speaking (DNS) Medical a couple of weeks before purchasing AC last September. The first couple of weeks I dictated my DNS into my AC during typical busy days. I finally got back to carefully reading my AC entries and found many goofy mistakes (my wife is my receptionist and calls it "Bad Dragon"). It was during this period that I discovered, for the first time, that, once signed, you cannot edit your AC entries.
I then began to forward my charts to myself and proof read everything in a quieter time after work. This, coupled with improved accuracy of DNS with time, seems to work quite well. This week I have begun to complete each chart in the patient room via typing and templates. This is something that Bert attempted to persuade me to do months ago.
I must say that this is more accurate and much quicker. The patients do not seem to mind this activity if I allow them to watch the screen as I complete their charts. I also print out their Rx's in the room, sign them and then give them to my receptionist to fax to their pharmacy.
I now regret that I spent $1,000 for DNS, but I guess that I can still use it for longer dictations in special circumstances.
My buddies have Centricity and Epic Care and are having a difficult time with both. I prefer AC.
I would be interested to learn if anyone else uses DNS with their AC.
Jim
