PenRad’s Mammography Information System offers the PenSpeak dictation module that allows recording of complicated studies or findings and tracking points for transcription.

The radiologist's voice is recorded through a hand-held Phillips SpeechMike with convenient pause, record, fast forward and rewind buttons along with an integrated playback speaker to create a wave file.  The file is available for transcription on the network.  When the transcription is proofed, the recorded wave file can be heard.

During the exam, if additional or complete dictation is necessary, the radiologist taps the record button on the SpeechMike and the radiologist's voice is automatically captured for transcription. The radiologist can playback or edit the recording at any time. A SpellCheck button is provided to check spelling.

Features:

• Local or offsite transcriptionist - allows transcription and proofing on the network

• Digital recording - eliminates tape transportation and tape misplacement

• 250,000 word spell check dictionary - facilitates medical words and allows additions

• Integrated approach - facilitates radiologists that prefer dictation over standardized narrative report generation

• Reduced turnaround - no waiting for receipt of tapes or transferring of files

• Improves HIPAA compliance - no distribution of report necessary with patient data for approval

• Automated correlation of transcription to imaging study - saves time, work and increases accuracy

• Study notification - provides notification of study status: dictated, transcribed, transcription approved, etc.