- Describes what functions a scribe performs in an Emergency Department
- Discusses the benefits of implementing a scribe program
- Explains the risks and costs of having scribes in the ED
Case Studies
While the scribe industry is young, the results are already coming in.
The Use of Scribes in the ER
by Sachin Patel, MD, MPH, et al.
Impact of the Scribe Program on Emergency Physician Productivity
by A. Garcia, M, Acevedo, and R.J. Bogue
- An abstract describing the issues facing EDs today
- Presents scribes as a solution to help with ED overcrowding and long wait times
- Investigates the impact scribe programs have on productivity of emergency physicians
Impact of Scribes on Performance Indicators in the Emergency Department
by Rajiv Arya, MD, et al.
- Introduces who scribes are and what functions they perform
- Identifies factors that lead to inefficiencies in the ED
- Provides detailed results of the impact that using a scribe has on performance indicators such as RVU/hr, Pt/hr, TAT to discharge
Optimizing Physician Time
by Richard Bukata, MD
- Identifies scribe responsibilities
- Discusses the cost of medical documentation
- Gives detailed scenarios of how a scribe works with physicians
- Provides examples of how scribe services can help alleviate some of the burden and improve the bottom line for physicians
The Emergency Department Scribe Program
by Prince Raj, MHA
- Abstract discussing ED scribe roles and impact on an ED
- Provides statistical evidence of improved patient safety, ED throughput, provider productivity, patient satisfaction, and financial performance when using scribes
The Use of Scribes - An Informative Paper
by ACEP's Emergency Medicine Practice Committee
- The Role of Scribes
- Economic Considerations – The Business Case for Scribes
- Factors to Consider When Implementing a Scribe Program