Doctor Quote by Robert Wachter
““We have Dragon [dictation software],” one primary care doctor said, “which you have to be careful of, because I just [dictated] ‘Patient’s prostate is bothering him’ and it turned out ‘Patient’s prostitute is bothering him.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Healthcare Technology Forum, 2015
Dictation errors can cause dangerous misunderstandings, highlighting the need for careful verification of speech‑to‑text tools.
In simple terms: Speech‑to‑text errors can be harmful.
Verify dictation output carefully.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- clinical documentation
- electronic health records
- medical training
- software design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you double‑check dictations?
- What safeguards are needed?
Overreliance on automation can reduce vigilance.