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How to use a Dot Phrase

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Written by Elie Toubiana
Updated over 2 months ago

Dot phrases are a powerful feature in scribeMD.ai that can significantly enhance your productivity by allowing you to quickly insert pre-defined text into your notes. This guide will walk you through the steps to create and use dot phrases effectively.

Benefits of Dot Phrases

  • Time-Saving: Quickly insert commonly used phrases, reducing the time spent typing repetitive information.

  • Consistency: Ensure that standard phrases and terminology are used consistently across all patient notes.

  • Efficiency: Streamline the documentation process, allowing more time for patient care.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Accessing Dot Phrases

  1. Open scribeMD.ai: Start by logging into your scribeMD.ai account.

  2. Navigate to Settings: From the main menu, go to the Settings section.

  3. Select Dot Phrases: Click on the Dot Phrases option to manage your dot phrases.

Step 2: Creating a New Dot Phrase

  1. Create a New Dot Phrase: Click on the button to create a new dot phrase.

  2. Name Your Dot Phrase: Enter a name for your dot phrase. For example, you can call it normal_exam.

  3. Enter the Content: In the content field, type the text that you want the dot phrase to insert. For example, "normal examination, patient is feeling good."

  4. Save the Dot Phrase: Click on the save button to create your dot phrase.

Step 3: Using Dot Phrases

  1. Select a Visit: When documenting a patient's visit, select the visit you are working on.

  2. Use the Dot Phrase: In the documentation area, type the trigger for your dot phrase. For example, if your trigger is nor, type .nor.

  3. Automatic Insertion: The system will automatically replace the trigger with the full text of your dot phrase. In this case, ".nor" will be replaced with "normal examination, patient is feeling good."

Example

  • Creating a Dot Phrase

    • Name: normal_exam

    • Content: "normal examination, patient is feeling good."

  • Using a Dot Phrase

    • Trigger: .nor

    • Result: "normal examination, patient is feeling good."

By using dot phrases, you can streamline your workflow and ensure that your documentation is both efficient and consistent. This feature is particularly useful for frequently used phrases, allowing you to focus more on patient care and less on repetitive typing.

Implementing dot phrases in your daily routine can lead to significant productivity gains and help maintain high standards in your medical documentation.

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