Medigy: Scribe

A healthcare scribe is an individual who assists a healthcare provider (such as a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant) during patient encounters by documenting the encounter in real-time in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).

The role of the scribe is to relieve the provider of the administrative burden of documenting the encounter, allowing them to focus on patient care. The scribe enters the patient’s history, symptoms, exam findings, and any other relevant information into the EMR, while the provider is able to focus on their conversation with the patient and physical examination.

Scribes can be trained in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, and may have a background in the healthcare field or related sciences. They typically work in a clinical setting, such as a hospital or clinic, and must adhere to patient privacy laws and regulations.

The use of healthcare scribes has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more healthcare providers adopt electronic medical records. By freeing up the provider’s time and attention, scribes can help improve the efficiency and quality of patient care, and can also help to reduce the risk of medical errors and omissions in the EMR.

Overall, healthcare scribes play an important role in the delivery of high-quality patient care, by assisting healthcare providers and helping to ensure that patient information is accurately and completely documented in the EMR.