When clinicians choose Dragon Medical One, they achieve unmatched outcomes
45%
less time spent on documentation
20%
more relevant clinical content captured
3X
faster than typing on a computer
2
hours per day saved on documentation
See what you + Dragon Medical One can do
Dragon Medical One cloud‑based speech recognition allows clinicians to use their voice to capture the patient story more naturally and efficiently—anytime, anywhere. With quick and easy documentation, clinicians can enjoy shorter workdays and spend more time with patients.
Not all features profiled in this video are available for Government providers.
Learning Center
Dragon Medical One is designed to be simple and easy to use. However, the platform also has some very powerful features that can further improve clinician productivity. These short tutorials introduce some of the more advanced features of Dragon Medical One.
PLEASE NOTE: If a learning video is not prepended with “VA ” or “DoD” then the content applies to all agencies.
The DragonBar(Open a new window)
Learn about the visual cues displayed on the DragonBar and how to access the Dragon Medical One menu.
Dictating in Dragon(Open a new window)
Learn how to use Dragon Medical One speech recognition to dictate and create documentation, including best practices and available voice commands to navigate and correct text.
Manage Custom Vocabulary (Adding Custom Words)(Open a new window)
Learn how to add words, phrases, or names to your personal vocabulary to teach Dragon to render them correctly.
Manage Custom Vocabulary (Adding Medical Acronyms)(Open a new window)
Learn how to teach Dragon to spell out long forms of words when dictating acronyms.
Creating Auto‑texts(Open a new window)
Learn how to build auto-texts that populate commonly‑used phrases into your documentation using a voice command.
Create a voice command to perform an action(Open a new window)
Learn how to set up a voice command to automate keystrokes or repetitive actions. Shorten your documentation time by creating a Step-by-step Command to reply to an email, turn your microphone on/off, and open a commonly used website.
Standby mode and Wake word(Open a new window)
Learn how to enable hands-free dictation by controlling a USB microphone with voice commands that perform the same function as pressing “record.” By putting Dragon Medical One in standby mode, it remains idle until it hears the Wake word voice command, when it enters dictation mode.
VA: Anchor Speech Focus(Open a new window)
Learn how to dictate a note into an application while using the mouse and screen to view or manipulate a different application.
Manage formatting(Open a new window)
Learn how to set your preferred format for date, time, numbers, measurements, words, statements, and more. (NOTE: Only available for "U.S. English" language pack and not available for "Clinical Administration" specialty.)
Spelling mode(Open a new window)
Learn how to recite individual letters, numbers, and characters to spell out medical codes, uncommon names, acronyms, special characters, and diacritics.
Rapid Navigation(Open a new window)
Learn how to optimize Dragon Medical One for rapid navigation and address unpredictable cursor performance.
Duration: 4 min.
VA Admin: Enhanced Basic Text Control(Open a new window)
Learn how to simulate dictation at the cursor when working in applications where this capability is not available.
VA: Resiliency Mode(Open a new window)
Learn how you can use Dragon Medical One even when the Nuance Management Service database is unavailable.
Duration: 2 min.
Admin: Managing user defaults through NMC(Open a new window)
Learn how administrators can use the Nuance Management Center (NMC) to define and lock default Dragon Medical One user settings and create an efficient, familiar, predictable dictation experience.
Tools and other resources
Not all features profiled in these assets are available for Government providers.
Pocket Guide (pdf. Open a new window)
A print-ready dual-sided pocket guide with the most commonly used Dragon Medical One commands. Print and attach to your hospital ID lanyard.
Fast Tips (pdf. Open a new window)
A print-ready dual-sided trifold brochure with common commands, instructions for adding words to your vocabulary, making corrections, and best practices for dictating and using a microphone.
Clinician outcomes
Read what your peers and other stakeholders are saying about Dragon Medical One
PLEASE NOTE: (1) All case studies reference the Nuance commercial contact phone number for help. For Government help, please go to the Government Support Center for contact information. (2) Multiple Nuance product solutions are identified to meet various challenges being encountered at these facilities. Not all of these products are certified for Government use.
“Prior to Dragon Medical One, physicians saw the EHR as something imposed upon them. Now, we see clinical teams appreciating the role of the EHR and the power of real-time information availability.”
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Brian D. Patty, MD
Vice President of Clinical Systems and CMIO
Rush University Medical Center -
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“This is the first project in 15 years where I’ve had doctors coming to me asking when they can sign up—so I’m confident we’ll see a boost in adoption and even better results moving forward.”
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Brennan Lehman
Chief Information Officer
Mosaic -
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“Our job is to provide dependable tools so clinicians can work more effectively and efficiently, focusing less on the computer and more on patients. We are pleased to report that the switch to Dragon Medical One was a success—it’s a change that’s making a huge difference.”
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Constance Cain
Clinical Analyst
Hattiesburg Clinic - Read case study(pdf. Open a new window)
“Beyond the quality of care I deliver, I believe referring physicians send their patients to me over other cardiology practices because of the quality of my communication with them. They like that they receive my notes the same day and that the notes are clear, and I credit Dragon Medical One for that.”
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Mariusz Wysoczanski, MD
Cardiologist and Medical Director of Heart Failure
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Read case study(pdf. Open a new window)
“Because speech recognition is integrated directly into the health record, it’s easier for physicians to provide richer documentation in a timely way. There’s no question; better, faster documentation supports better, safer care.”
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William Clifford, MD
Chief Medical Information Officer
Northern Health -
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“Our physicians rapidly and overwhelmingly embraced Dragon Medical, citing ease of use and improved documentation. It was the highlight of the project—a win for both the organization and our physicians.”
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David Parker
Chief Information Officer
Magnolia Regional Health Center - Read case study(pdf. Open a new window)
“Completing the majority of my documentation while in the room with the patient means all my notes are finished at the end of the day and ready for review. This workflow is a win for everyone. I get my work done in the office at the point of care—making patient records more complete and accurate and preserving my personal family time.”
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Matthew Surburg, MD
Hancock Family Practice - Read case study(pdf. Open a new window)
“The workflow is right for our physicians. Everything they need is in one place and it produces better outcomes.”
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Mike Nelson
Chief Information Officer
Universal Health Services - Read case study(pdf. Open a new window)
“Dragon Medical One is so accurate, I can create high-quality notes efficiently—in about 90 seconds after the patient visit. We’ve not only saved money but now we can spend our evenings with our families instead of catching up on documentation.”
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Nathan Shores, MD
Gastroenterologist
Charleston GI - Read case study(pdf. Open a new window)
“Not only do I use Dragon Medical One to document patient visits, I use it daily with other applications—creating presentation slides, emails, word documents, and spreadsheets. The accuracy and speed of the speech recognition helps me work more efficiently.”
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Debbi Lindgren-Clendenen RN, MN, GNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC
Allina Health - Read case study(pdf. Open a new window)
“One provider shared that being able to go home to her family after her shift is life-changing. Ultimately that’s what we are trying to do: improve the provider experience and give them value.”
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Michelle Ing
Physician Assistant
Dignity Health - Read case study(pdf. Open a new window)
“In the first week, we went to about 12 minutes per call. By the end of the third week, nurses were spending just 6.1 minutes in documentation per call. It’s an incredible time savings.”
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Garvin Eastman
Clinical Information Systems Manager
Concord Hospital - Read case study(pdf. Open a new window)