Integration of Medical Scribes
Hawkinson, N.
Journal of Medical Practice Management Mpm 31(3): 147-149
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 8755-0229 PMID: 26856021 Document Number: 685328
This article discusses reasons to employ medical scribes and why scribes play a critical role in both hospitals and private practices. Scribes are able help physicians with documentation and increase productivity. Physicians are able to fully engage with patients while the scribe documents the encounter in real-time. Although scribes are unlicensed, they still need to be recruited and trained in the same manner as any other medical professional.