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. 1998 Nov;11(4 Suppl 2):20-3.
doi: 10.1007/BF03168173.

Voice recognition--an emerging necessity within radiology: experiences of the Massachusetts General Hospital

A Mehta  1 , K J Dreyer, A Schweitzer, J Couris, D Rosenthal
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Voice recognition--an emerging necessity within radiology: experiences of the Massachusetts General Hospital

A Mehta et al. J Digit Imaging. 1998 Nov.

Abstract

Voice recognition represents a technology that is finally ready for prime time use. As radiology services continue to acquire a larger percentage of the shrinking health-care dollar, decreasing operating costs and improved services will become a necessity. The benefits of voice recognition implementation are significant, as are the challenges. This report will discuss the technology, experiences of major health-care institution with implementation, and potential benefits for the radiology practice.

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