[Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 70, Issue 3

[Riesen, Rebecca]

Judy,  We have been using Dragon also for about the same length of time mentioned by Michael.  All pathologists, cytotechs and PA's use it.  It is a fantastic program if used properly and with the right attitude.  

Facts:  
1) There are some words that it will always have problems with ie. Tan/ten/tin/ for example are difficult to distinguish between.
2) If in your mind it's not going to work - It won't! It knows :)
3) Creation of Macros, templates and commands make it a breeze.
4) Removing words from its dictionary.  Words that you will never ever use can be very helpful when Dragon interprets words with something bizarre. 
5) Or the opposite: train a command with a bizarre word ie. "BINGO" so that a command won't be performed in error by speaking a word that could be found in routine dictation. 
6) Train it for phrases, rather than single words
As you can see there are a lot of little "tricks" that we would be happy to pass on that will make the transition less frustrating.  Use other's experiences to expedite your process and I think you too will find it's awesome.  


Message: 22
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 06:51:20 -0400
From: "Michael Mihalik" <mike <@t> pathview.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dragon dictating system
To: "'judy webb'" <webb3655 <@t> sbcglobal.net>,	"'histonet'"
	<histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
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Judy, my company and I have been experimenting with Dragon since version 4.
The current version is 10.  

The bottom line summary is Yes, it will work if you 

1.  put a lot of time in it, or
2.  use a lot of macros/shortcuts/items of that nature.


When it works, it's pretty awesome.  If you need more details, please let me
know.  I'd be happy to share.


Michael Mihalik
PathView Systems | cell: 214.733.7688 | 800.798.3540 | fax: 952.241.7369
 
 
 

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Subject: [Histonet] Dragon dictating system

Histonet,
Has anyone had any experience with the Dragon dictating system? Pro's or
Con's?

Thanks for your opinions

Judy McKinney    
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth Texas
817-927-1024
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