To improve accuracy, focus on two key areas: the quality of audio input and the precision of your prompts.
1. Enhancing Audio Quality:
Ensure the audio quality is high by using a good microphone, adjusting the volume, and placing the microphone optimally.
Keep the PatientNotes tab visible during recording to avoid incomplete notes. If you need to use other applications, open PatientNotes in a separate browser window.
Use the PatientNotes Virtual Cable as your microphone to prevent audio throttling when switching tabs.
For macOS users, consider using the standalone PatientNotes app, which continues capturing audio even when switching applications.
Minimize background noise in the recording environment to improve clarity.
Encourage clear speech and avoid overlapping conversations to enhance transcription accuracy.
Position the recording device closer to the speakers to capture voices more clearly.
2. Crafting Effective Prompts:
Tailor prompts to your clinical style to ensure they align with your documentation preferences.
If you notice any inaccuracies in clinical notes, add the following guideline to your system:
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Optimizing Prompt Style, Layout, and Content:
Visit the prompt library to find prompts best suited for your clinical caseload.
Use the Prompt Builder tool to edit, refine, and create prompts that enhance your workflow.
Test your recording setup before starting a session to ensure optimal performance.
Regularly update the PatientNotes app to access the latest features and improvements.
Review transcripts promptly to identify and address any issues early.
How to Use the Prompt Builder Tool
The Prompt Builder tool allows you to efficiently create, edit, and improve prompts. Here’s how to make the most of it:
1. Edit and Improve an Existing Prompt
Steps:
Step 1: Go to Settings > Prompt Templates and select Edit to open your prompt.
Step 2: Scroll to the "Something missing..." section to provide feedback.
Step 3: Add specific feedback to enhance the prompt (e.g., make it more concise, add a consent section, increase detail in the patient’s history).
Step 4: Review and choose from suggested improvements. Refine the prompt until it meets your standard.
Tip: Re-engage the builder as needed for incremental improvements.
2. Create a New Prompt from Scratch
Steps:
Step 1: Go to Settings > Prompt Templates and select Import to create a new template.
Step 2: Either paste in an existing template, a sample clinical note for reference, or start with a simple command like “Create a clinical note for [assessment type].”
Step 3: The builder will generate a draft based on your input.
Step 4: Review and refine the draft with the tool’s suggestions for structure and content.
Tip: Providing detailed instructions initially will result in a closer match to your final vision.
Ensuring Accuracy with Feedback:
Use the thumbs up/down feature to rate drafts, allowing feedback to guide refinements for improved clinical notes or letters.
An explainer video is available to help you navigate and optimize the Prompt Builder for your needs.