Study | Duties |
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Arya et al25 | ∙ Dedicated service to only one emergency department physician per shift ∙ Create, transcribe, and complete documentation of the patient's medical record ∙ Communicate laboratory and radiography results to physician in a timely manner ∙ Complete medical documentation as instructed by physician ∙ Document time of procedures, calls from physicians, and timeliness of events ∙ Chart narratives, such as course of events in the emergency department |
Koshy et al26 | ∙ Dedicated service to a limited number of select urologists, working with only one physician per shift ∙ Record medical information throughout the patient–physician encounter |
Bank et al27 | ∙ Dedicated service to a limited number of select cardiologists, working with only one physician per shift Review records before shift and generate preliminary notes ∙ Summarize pertinent clinical visits, hospitalizations, and medical history ∙ Modify progress note and search for additional information at physician's request ∙ Enter diagnoses, revise problem list, complete follow-up request form, type patient instructions, document level of service, complete after-visit summary |
Bastani et al28 | ∙ Dedicated service to only one physician per shift ∙ Document the initial history, review of systems, and physical examination Record all procedures, consultations, and reevaluations ∙ Document electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry, and rhythm strip interpretation ∙ Detail diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and discharge/follow-up information ∙ Track laboratory and imaging tests, keep a task list, cross-check consultations, and follow admission requests ∙ Complete all charts before the end of shift |
Allen et al29 | ∙ Medical documentation services to all clinicians (excluding first-year residents) working in a designated area ∙ Provide medical documentation services, including history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam, lab results, and medical decision making ∙ Complete charting of the emergency medical record |