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CSpeak is designed to simplify the task of learning - and using - voice recognition.
CSpeak
CSpeak is an enhanced system, based on Dragon 10 Medical, which integrates voice recognition with the EHR. Voice recognition can be used to minimize, and even replace, transcription.
Many of the underlying functions within the Centricity encounter forms are voice-activated...allowing many operations to be performed via a voice command. For example, the command "Add diagnosis pharyngitis" adds a diagnosis of pharyngitis to the patient's problem list - from anywhere within the chart update.
Specially-designed, targeted voice commands can save three to four minutes of time spent documenting the patient visit...per patient.
Commonly Asked Questions
For groups of fewer than 25 physicians, the cost for the Enterprise Edition is $1625 per provider. For groups of 25 physicians or more, the cost for the Network Edition is $2199 per MD license and $800 for non-MD licenses.
Do I need to purchase my own copy of Dragon 10 Medical?
No. Each license of CSpeak comes with a full Dragon 10 Medical license.
Do I need multiple licenses to load the software on multiple machines?
No. CSpeak is licensed per user. Each user can load the software in multiple locations (i.e. office, exam room, home computer.)
Is a special microphone required?
Clinically Speaking recommends, and can provide, multiple voice recognition microphone options. One is a handheld device which also functions as a trackball and mouse. Another is a wireless lapel microphone which connects to a USB base, and there is also a headset option for hands-free operation.
What are the system requirements?
- Windows XP, Windows 7 or Vista
- Minimum 2 GB RAM (4GB recommended)
- Minimum Pentium IV processor, 1GHz or comparable (Recommended 2.4 GHz)
- 6 GB Free hard Drive Disk Space
- 16 Bit Soundcard
- Application is compatible with 64-bit operating system
- If running Windows 7 64-bit, then minimum 4GB RAM
What is the basis for these recommendations?
Voice recognition is a large consumer of system resources. In order to maintain acceptable performance and allow other applications to run simultaneously, sufficient system resources are ESSENTIAL. Performance is dependant upon a combination of processor speed and memory. Minimum processor speed and minimum memory will provide the minimum acceptable performance. Increasing resources in either area (processor speed or RAM) toward recommended specifications will improve performance. CSpeak utilizes virtual memory to assist in the processing, and 6 to 10 GB of free hard drive space provides the best performance.
CSpeak works with Dragon 10 Medical. A full license of Dragon 10 Medical is included with each CSpeak license. You do not need to purchase Dragon separately. If you already own a Dragon NaturallySpeaking license, the price of CSpeak is reduced due to the removal of the Dragon licensing requirement. Clinically Speaking is an EHR development partner with Nuance. More information is available on the Nuance web site.
Does CSPEAK work in the Citrix or terminal server environment?
Typically CSpeak is loaded on a local client. In this configuration the application will function within an EHR through a Citrix or terminal server connection. The voice recognition is treated as another input device, like the keyboard. Dragon 10 Medical has the option to install directly on the Citrix server and function as a published application. This does require more RAM allocation per user and should be discussed with IT before making your decision.
How is CSPEAK different from Dragon alone or other EHR voice recognition products?
CSpeak has a streamlined and targeted training process which maximizes the functinality to the end user for use in the EHR. To read CSpeak is integrated with the Centricity encounter forms and their underlying functions. This automates many tasks which would ordinarily require multiple button clicks and/or keystrokes.
CSpeak identifies the repetitious button click EHR tasks and automates them through voice activation. A process or task that requires multiple mouse clicks can now be done with a single voice command.
CSpeak can harness the power of the multifactorial functions. With a multi-factorial function, one MEL function can complete multiple tasks inside Centricity. This capability can be embedded within voice commands to allow a single voice command to order a medication, place an order or orders, and document a procedure.
CSpeak utilizes the Voice Recognition as a tool to optimize the use of the EHR rather than an alternative to the EHR. A solid understanding of the EHR allows the user to get the most out of the potential of the Voice Recognition.
