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

[Weems, Joyce]

For those who have a positive experience, would you please tell us what
LIS you are using? 

We have partial success with it. We have GE Ultra (formerly Triple G).
Some of our docs have issues with the program locking up and having to
completely shut down the computer several times a day, so they gave up
in frustration. They are the most verbose, of course. We have just
tested a patch and will be installing it soon. Maybe that will help. 

Thanks, j

Joyce Weems 
Pathology Manager 
Saint Joseph's Hospital 
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE 
Atlanta, GA 30342 
678-843-7376 - Phone 
678-843-7831 - Fax 



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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Riesen,
Rebecca
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 11:44
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 70, Issue 3


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.  


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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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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of judy
webb
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 9:27 PM
To: histonet
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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