Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon Medical One

The speech recognition industry gets bigger every year, but because so many people remain unaware just how much better this tech has gotten, we’re repeatedly asked the same questions about products like Nuance Dragon Medical One (DMO).

So we figured we’d answer them! Well, some of them. If you’ve got a question about DMO and the answer isn’t in the blog below, have a look at the rest of our blogs, or get in touch and ask.

Here’s some of the most frequently asked questions about DMO.

How fast is Dragon Medical One?

The best way to answer this question is by looking at words per minute (wpm). Most people type an average of 40 wpm. In comparison, Dragon Medical One offers automated transcriptions that are up to 150 wpm.

So, the platform’s not just fast- it can be significantly faster than manual typing. You simply click where you want to ‘type’, speak into your microphone, and your words will instantaneously appear on whatever application you’re using.

Is speech recognition more accurate than typing?

Obviously this fully depends on how few mistakes you’re making when you’re typing up documentation manually. But, generally, speech recognition platforms from Microsoft® Nuance

boast very high accuracy rates, meaning that if there are mistakes in your transcriptions, they’ll be minimal. You should always proofread all of your transcriptions, though - just like you’d proofread important documents that you typed up by yourself.

Can DMO understand accents?

One of the areas where speech recognition software has vastly improved in recent years is in accent recognition. Before, you would typically need to train speech recognition platforms on your particular accent, and transcriptions would gradually get more accurate. But voice profile training is no longer required with platforms like Dragon Medical One. As soon as you set up the platform, it should be able to understand your accent, allowing for highly accurate transcriptions right out of the box.

Can I use speech recognition with my phone?

The PowerMic Mobile app allows for automated transcriptions on the go via Dragon Medical One. You don’t have to be sitting at your desk and using your computer to access DMO’s features; the mobile app lets you pick up where you left off whether you’re in your office, or anywhere else. This is particularly crucial for medical professionals who are constantly moving from one place to the next.

Is Dragon Medical One secure for patient information?

In the healthcare sector, protecting patient info isn’t optional. In fact, it’s essential. Dragon Medical One has security at its core; it’s fully compliant with GDPR, and is also ISO 27001 certified. What does that actually mean for patient data? It means it’s protected, and encrypted, at all times.

Can speech recognition software learn my voice?

As you continue to make use of the platform, Dragon Medical One does learn your voice, so you may see increased accuracy rates as time goes on. However, unlike the speech recognition software of not too long ago, this is entirely automatic. You don’t need to set up voice profile training when you start using DMO, because it should already understand your voice, regardless of your accent. But, yes- DMO does learn your voice, and your accent, and will ideally keep improving your transcriptions.

Conclusion: Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon Medical One

Speech recognition has come a long way - and DMO is proof. Hopefully, if you have a question about this platform, it’s been answered either in this blog or elsewhere on our site. If not, please get in touch!

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