Recording Best Practices

The quality of your recording environment significantly impacts note accuracy. For best results:

• Minimize background noise: Close doors, turn off TVs/radios
• Avoid echo: Smaller rooms with soft furnishings work best
• Stable placement: Place your device on a stable surface
• Proximity: Keep the device within 6 feet of speakers

Where you place your device matters:

• Desk placement: Screen up or down, microphone unobstructed
• Pocket: Works well for mobile consultations
• Apple Watch: Ideal for hands-free recording

Pro tip: Avoid placing your phone in a case that covers the microphone.

Help our AI understand you better:

• Speak at a normal pace—no need to slow down
• Avoid talking over the patient when possible
• State medication names and dosages clearly
• Spell out unusual terms if needed

Always obtain patient consent before recording. Best practices:

• Explain the purpose of the recording
• Assure them it's HIPAA compliant and secure
• Let them know they can request it be deleted
• Document consent in your records

Many practices include recording consent in their standard intake forms.