Speech Recognition Tits for the Busy Radiologist

A few simple tricks can make one's time with computer-based speech-to-text engines much more pleasant -- and productive, says David Weiss, MD. Weiss, a radiologist with the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va., has made an avocation of optimizing his interactions with the speech recognition system that turns his words into reports. He shared his wisdom during his turn in a diverse RSNA 2011 session on practical informatics for radiologists. The goal, he said, is to keep one's eyes on the screen as much as possible while maximizing speed and accuracy. Here are a few of his suggestions.