Your First Note
A step-by-step walkthrough of creating your first clinical note with Scribeable.
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Starting a Recording
When you're ready to record a patient consultation:
- Open Scribeable on your iPhone or Apple Watch
- Tap the large orange "Record" button
- You'll see a waveform indicating audio is being captured
- Place your device where it can hear both you and the patient
During the Consultation
While recording, you can:
- Conduct your consultation normally — no special speaking pace or structure required
- Check the recording timer to see elapsed time
- Pause and resume if needed
- Add voice markers by saying "Note:" followed by your comment (e.g., "Note: patient is guarding in the right lower quadrant")
There's no time limit on recordings — record as long as you need.
Choosing Your Note Type
When you stop the recording, select the note type that matches your encounter:
Progress Note
Daily hospital follow-up or office visit
Admission H&P
New inpatient admission
Clinic Note
Standard outpatient visit
ED Provider Note
Emergency department encounter
Consultation
Specialist referral evaluation
Discharge Summary
Hospital discharge
These are just the most common — Scribeable supports 22+ note types total. See Note Types & Templates for the full list.
Generating the Note
Once you've selected your note type:
- Confirm your specialty is set correctly (this affects formatting and content)
- Tap "Generate Note"
- Wait 30–60 seconds for processing
Processing time depends on recording length. A 15-minute consultation typically processes in under a minute. You'll get a push notification when your note is ready.
Reviewing Your Note
Once generated, review your note carefully:
- Check that all key information was captured
- Verify medication names and dosages
- Review the Assessment & Plan section
- Check the AI-suggested ICD-10 codes and billing recommendations
- Make any necessary edits by tapping on a section
You can also switch to a different note type after generation — your content is preserved, only the structure changes.
Exporting to Your EHR
Once you're satisfied with the note:
- Browser extension: Get a 6-digit code and use the Chrome extension to insert directly into Epic, Cerner, athenahealth, and 12+ other EHRs
- Copy to clipboard: One tap copies the full note for pasting anywhere
- PDF export: Generate a formatted PDF for printing or sharing