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iSOFT launches real-time speech recognition for radiology reporting
24 January 2008
The RadCentre radiology information system from IBA company iSOFT now
offers real-time speech recognition so dictations appear instantly as
screen text, which speeds the time to produce radiology reports
and share patient diagnoses.
RadCentre seamlessly integrates the SpeechMagic technology from
Philips, and together is proven to increase productivity. Early adopters
are already witnessing improved workflows, a faster turnaround of
reports, and reduced waiting times for patients and referring doctors.
Intelligent speech interpretation allows the software to produce
accurate radiology reports with a minimum of human intervention. It not
only recognises words but also understands the context, so is able to
ignore dialogue that is not part of the dictation, implement dictated
corrections, and rephrase sentences. The software can also fill
information into forms, and formats and organises text, for example
adding section headings, numbering, and standard content to produce
usable reports.
Paul Richards, managing director, iSOFT UK and Ireland, said:
"Digital
dictation of diagnostic reports and the ability to send voice files
electronically for typists to transcribe was a vast improvement over the
previous method of sending cassette tapes. Real-time speech recognition
promises even greater time savings, which is especially vital in
emergencies.
"The speed, accuracy and security of radiology reports are improved
markedly, with the clinical radiologist able to create and verify the
report as a single, continuous process. Being able to dictate reports
and see them instantly on screen, saves radiologists having to check,
correct, and possibly re-send reports for typing."
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