This is where third-party transcription services can really come in handy, and while some do offer automated options their focus is overwhelmingly on human transcriptions. While there are some medical practice management software platforms that include automated transcription as a feature, these are not as accurate as transcription by a human, or even always available. In which case transcription services can become a very handy tool indeed, especially when updating patient records in your EHR or EMR software.
But sometimes that just isn't practical, whether from staff absence, expense, or simply when you're on the go. Dictating patient notes is a common clinical practice, and having them transcribed by a secretary can be essential when you have a busy workload.