Dictaphone - verbatim mode

How to Use Verbatim Dictation Mode in i-scribe

This video provides step-by-step guidance on using the Verbatim Dictation mode in i-scribe. This mode is designed to offer a literal transcription of your words, only correcting for errors in speech-to-text accuracy. Here’s a summary of how to use this feature:

Overview

• Verbatim Dictation Mode is best suited for times when you need a direct transcription of what you’ve said, with minimal interpretation.
• The transcription will maintain your specific phrasing and formatting commands.

How to Enable Verbatim Dictation

1. From the Dropdown Menu:
   • Click the dropdown menu and select Verbatim Dictation as your output.
   • To avoid confusion, turn off other output options when using this mode.
2. Set as Default:
   • If you prefer verbatim output by default, navigate to Templates, select Verbatim Dictation, and set it as your standard output template.

Example of Verbatim Dictation

The video demonstrates how verbatim dictation will closely follow your spoken commands. For example:

• "Diagnosis, new line, one dot space, cataract, two dot space, corneal abrasion, new paragraph, plan, hyphen, book surgery, comma, use drops, new paragraph."
  • The output will display each command as instructed, including the specified punctuation, line breaks, and formatting.

Key Tips for Effective Use

• Be explicit with your formatting commands (e.g., “new line,” “comma,” “hyphen,” “new paragraph”).
• Verbatim Dictation does not interpret your words, so precise instructions are necessary.
• For clinical terminology and measurements (e.g., "2x3 mm"), verbatim dictation will maintain the specified format.

Difference from Smart Dictation Mode

While Verbatim Dictation offers a word-for-word output, Smart Dictation Mode provides more flexibility by interpreting your speech to create a structured document. A separate video will be available to explain how to use Smart Dictation.

Smart Dictation - Instructions