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AI-Powered Speech Recognition: All Talk or a Superhero for NHS Teams?

Posted on March 17, 2025

Administrative tasks are a growing burden on NHS teams, taking time away from patient care. Dragon Medical One (DMO) is changing that by transforming complex documentation processes into a streamlined, efficient workflow.

At Digital Health & Care Scotland in February 2025, a panel of experts, co-hosted by Voice Technologies and Microsoft Nuance, explored the impact of AI-powered speech recognition on NHS professionals in a discussion titled: "AI-powered Speech Recognition: All Talk or Superhero?".

Insights from NHS professionals

The panel featured two experienced NHS healthcare professionals:
Ian Jamieson
, Clinical Director, Primary Care Appraisal Lead & GP
Hugh Black
, Interim Team Lead, CPN Adult Mental Health & Substance Misuse

They shared first-hand experiences of how DMO has transformed their daily workload.

Joining them were:
James McPherson
, CEO of Voice Technologies – a Microsoft Nuance Elite Partner with over 20 years’ experience in voice-to-text solutions for the public sector
Dr Simon Wallace
, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Microsoft Nuance and a leading voice in healthcare technology

Key discussion points

  • How much time was spent on admin before using speech recognition?
  • What changed when Dragon Medical One was introduced?
  • Can DMO handle diverse accents and complex medical terminology?
  • How does it integrate with NHS digital systems?
  • How does it compare to free speech-to-text applications?
  • What’s next for AI-powered speech recognition in healthcare?

Watch the highlights from the panel discussion:

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