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. 2023 Mar 22;11(3).
doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.22.00247. eCollection 2023 Mar 1.

The Role of Scribes in Orthopaedics

Michelle Lam  1 , Sanjeev Sabharwal
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The Role of Scribes in Orthopaedics

Michelle Lam et al. JBJS Rev. .
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Abstract

»: The rapid increase in the use of electronic medical records (EMRs) has led to some unintended consequences that negatively affect physicians and their patients.

»: The use of medical scribes may serve as a possible solution to some of the EMR-related concerns.

»: Research has demonstrated an overall positive impact of having scribes on both physician and patient well-being, safety, and satisfaction.

»: Adaptation of advances in technology, including remote and asynchronous scribing, use of face-mounted devices, voice recognition software, and applications of artificial intelligence may address some of the barriers to more traditional in-person scribes.

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