Impact of Documentation on Patient Care
Physicians spend a significant portion of their workday on electronic health records (EHRs) and desk work, which limits direct patient interaction. A time-motion study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that physicians spend only 27% of their office day on direct clinical face time with patients, while 49% is dedicated to EHR and desk work. Source : American Hospital Association
AI-Assisted Documentation Benefits
The implementation of AI scribes has shown promising results in enhancing patient-physician interactions. A recent analysis by The Permanente Medical Group reported that 39% of patients observed their doctors spending more time speaking directly to them, and 47% noted that their doctors spent less time looking at the computer during visits. Additionally, 84% of physicians felt that AI scribes positively impacted patient interactions, and 82% reported improved work satisfaction.
Source: Permanente Medicine
