Ophthalmology - Using i-scribe in Injection Clinics

Here are the knowledge base notes based on the video transcript for users who prefer not to watch the demonstration. These notes explain how to streamline workflow in injection clinics using i-scribe, specifically with the Anti-VEGF Injection Template.

Using i-scribe Efficiently in Injection Clinics

Purpose

In busy injection clinics, clinicians often need to generate quick, standardised medical notes. i-scribe now supports a streamlined workflow with a specialised Anti-VEGF Injection Template.

Setting Up the Template

1. Access Default Outputs:

   • Open i-scribe and navigate to Default Outputs.

   • Select the Anti-VEGF Injection Template.

   • Remove any other default templates for clarity and simplicity.

    

2. What the Template Includes:

   • Diagnosis

   • Current treatment regime

   • Clinical findings (e.g. from OCT scans)

   • Treatment plan

    

   This ensures consistent, concise documentation that is easy to locate in medical records.

How to Use During Injection Sessions

1. Before Patient Enters:

    

   • Click the Start button in i-scribe.

   • Open the EMR and review patient details and imaging (e.g. OCT).

   • Speak aloud your clinical assessment and decisions – i-scribe will transcribe this.

    

2. Example Workflow:

   • Review scan and say:

     “John has wet AMD in the right eye, dry in the left. Right eye stable on 3-monthly ILEA. OCT confirms stability. Injection given today in right eye. Continue same regime.”

    

3. Generating the Note:

   • Click the Generate button.

   • A concise medical note will appear including diagnosis, regime, OCT findings, and plan.

    

Copying and Saving the Note

• Copy Options:

   

  • Use Copy All Text to include the heading “Anti-VEGF Injection”.

  • Or use the regular Copy button

  • Paste the note directly into EMR systems like Genie.

   

Managing Multiple Patients

• After one patient:

  • Click New Patient to reset and retain the Anti-VEGF template for the next one.

  After the injection session:

  • Go back to Default Outputs and switch back to your regular output templates.

   

Generating Letters During Clinic

• If a patient requires a referral letter:

  • Select the patient in i-scribe.

  • Click Select Outputs, choose a referral template (e.g. “Referrer Letter Short”), and apply it.

  • A letter will be generated automatically.

   

Tip: The Anti-VEGF Injection Template is ideal for fast-paced sessions. You can still switch back to your comprehensive templates anytime as needed.

Let this approach enhance both speed and consistency in your clinic’s documentation workflow using i-scribe.