On workstations that include an integrated reporting system, you can start a dictation from within IMPAX. If single-click dictation has been enabled, you can dictate two or more patient studies at once—typically all studies in an order.
 | Tip: If using TalkStation for reporting, refer to Dictating multiple studies with integrated TalkStation. If using IMPAX Reporting for reporting, refer to Dictating a study using IMPAX Reporting: Workflow. If using tape dictation, refer to Dictating a report in a non-integrated system. |
To create one report for all studies in an order
Display the studies in the Image area, normally by cycling a worklist.
The studies must be closed (all images acquired) and have a status of New.
Right-click Dictate Study.
Under Dictate Report for, select the checkboxes of the studies to dictate.
The current study is selected by default. When a second study is selected, the Dictate Study button includes a + sign.
To begin dictation, click Dictate Study.
The Dictate Study button changes to Dictating state.
Create the report in the integrated reporting system.
When the report is complete, in IMPAX, click Dictate Study.
The Dictate Study button changes to Dictated state.
The report is ready to be signed off.If configured to do so, when a study is dictated, IMPAX advances to the next undictated study. Once all patient studies are dictated, IMPAX removes them from your cycle list and advances to the next patient.
If another user begins dictating the study that you are viewing, a dictation conflict warning appears (if this option is configured). If another user begins dictating a study in your cycle list that you are not currently viewing, it automatically drops off your cycle list.
Required permissions
Study-based: Dictate Studies as Radiologist or Dictate Studies as Resident operation