PenSpeak Module

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.

PenRad carries both the Phillips SpeechMike and a playback footswitch. Please contact PenRad for pricing.

PenVoice Module

PenVoice – Voice Command and Audio Playback System – is another innovative productivity tool for mammography. PenVoice extends PenRad’s tap-on tap-off and auto negative technology, by incorporating voice commands.

Compared to other voice recognition products, PenVoice is 100% focused on PenRad’s keywords for accurate report generation, and does not require any manual editing.

PenVoice incorporates audio feedback of key exam information, then responds to spoken keywords to generate the narrative report, providing a hands free, heads up solution.

As soon as the exam is selected, PenVoice speaks the pertinent exam information, allowing the radiologist to listen while studying the images, eliminating the need to review screens, film jackets, and /or other paperwork. As the radiologist is interpreting the images, a few PenRad keywords are spoken and the report is generated. For additional assurance, spoken keywords are repeated back as a confirmation.

Requirements:

• PenRad PenVoice software.
• Computer with a standard sound card.
• Microphone headset (USB recommended).
• Windows XP or Windows 2000 Pro operating system.
• Uses the Microsoft speech engine, no voice recognition software to purchase.

PowerScribe Connectivity Module

With the optional PowerScribe Connectivity Module, you can use PowerScribe’s Voice Recognition User Account that you use in other radiology modalities to assist in creating the narrative reports within PenRad.

When the PowerScribe Connectivity Module is activated, radiologists are paired to their PowerScribe User Accounts by entering their PowerScribe username and password in PenRad’s Radiologist Maintenance screens. As radiologists log on to PenRad, their PowerScribe Account is activated as well, allowing them to convert voice to text within any of the PenRad Add Text screens.

To use the PowerScribe Connectivity Module, both PenRad and PowerScribe need to be installed on the same PC. Results may vary based on PowerScribe training for PowerScribe to recognize each radiologist’s voice accurately.