Medquist releases patient data capture, dictation software for doctors

July 8, 2005 -- (MobileVillage) -- MedQuist (Pink Sheets: MEDQ) announced today the release of PhysAssist IQ Enterprise, an on-premise application that enables physicians and medical caregivers to use handheld devices to capture patient-related data and dictation.

Medquist says that more than 40 different PDA models have been certified to work with the PhysAssist IQ Enterprise software, using either the Pocket PC or Palm OS platforms. This allows the users to select the PDA device that best suits their specific needs.

Patient demographic data is obtained by an interface with physician or hospital information systems. Users simply select the appropriate patient from a list on their PDA and select "record" to dictate. PhysAssist IQ operates like a hand-held dictation device, allowing the originator to fast forward and rewind through dictation, as well as hold dictation on the unit to complete at a later time. The user can also select a work type for the dictation and assign a STAT note for priority transcription.

The PhysAssist IQ synchronization process can be performed through a wireless connection or by inserting a multimedia memory card (MMC) into a MMC reader on the computer. In a wireless environment, PhysAssist IQ can send completed dictation, as well as obtain any new or updated patient information, at predetermined times or each time a dictation has been completed.

Medquist did not provide pricing information. For information, see the Medquist web site.

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