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An introduction to clinical sessions

Heidi has two session modes: Transcribe and Session Dictation. The mode you choose shapes your whole experience.



Generally, Transcribe is best used when a patient is in the room.

Session Dictation should be used for letter writing, operative notes, or reports.

When you start and stop transcribing, a consult summary or document is generated depending on which mode you prefer. Consult summaries are a base clinical note that you can use to further refine the output or create other documents via the template and Ask Heidi function.

How do I start a consult?

Simply press 'Transcribe' to start transcribing, and you will see a wavelength appear meaning Heidi has started transcribing!

How do I end a session?

To end a session, click 'Stop transcribing' in the top right hand corner.

You can then select your template or note structure you would like to produce your summary notes in, and then see your output appear in the Note tab.

Can I print notes out for patient files after finishing?

You can print out the notes very easily - just use our export button! Just click on the three dots shown at the top of your note and click ‘Export as’.

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