October 9, 2024
Relief veterinarians are a saving grace for veterinary practices due to the high-stress nature of the job and a prevailing shortage of veterinarians. However, because relief veterinarians often go in and out of practices daily or even multiple times a day, it is challenging to ensure that their cases are well organized before the end of the work day. In turn, it is difficult for other veterinary professionals to follow up on necessary notes and client/patient paperwork. Fortunately, AI Scribe technology can profoundly impact relief vets by empowering them to achieve unique efficiency in producing medical notes and documentation. As a result, relief vets can avoid taking work home as they move between clinics.
In this article, we will outline some of the benefits of AI Scribe technology for Relief Vets and how our software has been working with hundreds of Relief Vets to help ease the burden of documentation requirements.
AI Scribes are ambient listening programs that automatically generate medical records based on conversations between pet owners and doctors. They listen to everything said during an exam, treatment, or procedure and generate notes based exclusively on pertinent information. The resulting documentation can easily be exported to existing PMS systems or shared with pet parents. AI Scribes are available 24/7 and can participate in a variety of consultations and procedures.
By automating documentation, including medical notes and discharges, AI scribes help Relief Vets be efficient and productive.
Veterinary AI scribe solutions offer customizable features, enabling users to choose from a variety of medical and client communication note templates. For Relief Vets, this allows easy adaptation to the template style of any clinic they work at. AI-powered template generation enables quick setup by copying and pasting a clinic’s template or creating one manually. If the clinic uses compatible software, templates can be shared across the clinic, including with Relief Vets.
Relief Vets face challenges when joining a new practice, needing to quickly familiarize themselves with new clients and patients. Common questions include: when was the last physical exam? What medications are they on? Are vaccinations up to date? What were the latest test results? With the help of AI tools, Relief Vets can efficiently summarize entire medical histories (up to 1,000 pages), providing the most relevant and up-to-date information to ensure quality care. Uploading a PDF of the patient history allows for a detailed summary in seconds.
As Relief Vets move between patients, they can initiate the generation of notes at any point or wait until a visit is complete. Starting the process early allows them to view partial information in real-time, even as tests are being conducted. AI tools can quickly generate high-quality medical notes, providing the necessary information promptly. Additionally, these tools can generate discharge notes based on the medical notes, simplifying complex terms into layman's language for clear client communication. Many systems also support translating these notes into various languages.
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How VetRec Can Help Relief Veterinary Professionals
VetRec is a best-in-class AI Scribe software solution built specifically for veterinary professionals. What sets our software apart is the exceptional speed and accuracy with which notes are generated—typically in less than 30 seconds—along with its unparalleled customization options. VetRec provides, out of the box, a collection of 30+ templates that doctors can use and customize to their needs. No matter the clinic the veterinarian is at, they can match the documentation requirements. VetRec provides Record Recap which can take 1000+ pages of medical history and summarize them for a doctor in just 30s. Finally in addition to medical notes, VetRec will generate discharge notes that translate complex topics into layman terms as well as into different languages to better connect with each client.
Relief Vets are critical in managing increased caseloads and addressing the shortage of veterinarians worldwide. AI Scribe technology, such as VetRec, significantly enhances their ability to document cases swiftly. Our customizable templates, rapid processing of medical notes, and pre-history summaries help relief veterinarians keep up with various practice requirements and patient histories without taking work home. By automating documentation and providing easy-to-understand discharge notes, our software ensures that Relief Vets can focus on patient care while maintaining thorough and consistent records across different practices.
