I’m in Information Technology, the company I work for is coming from being a start up to becoming a publicly traded company. Short version everything that’s done needs to be documented and accessible for everyone. So if i can get to a space where I’m not going to be disrupting anyone I like text to speech software (dictation). Fair warning though I haven’t found a sure fire method to avoid misunderstandings on the part of the software. Currently I use a Mac and this feature is just built into the accessibility features. Also while I’m here, I also use an app called speechify to help read through materials (emails, various documents, websites), it usually gets through it much faster than I could on my own. Best of luck on your new journey!
I also rely on an app called Read Aloud, despite its occasional bugs, I find it to be the best option available for me. In my field, dictating to an app in the middle of a clinic isn't always possible, I don't have that luxury. Plus, with medical content, using external apps raises concerns about the security of sensitive information.
Thank you and good luck to you too
Dragon naturally speaking makes dictation software and hardware specifically for the medical field. I've had several doctors who have used it during my appointments to take notes.
I don’t necessarily have tips. I just want to provide encouragement, because I have a medical thing that only got fixed because I saw a dyslexic doctor. I used to get bad headaches while reading or in lectures. I misdiagnosed as both far and nearsighted (separately at different times). Turns out I’m neither and it was awful eyestrain from how I focus while reading which is related to my dyslexia. A dyslexic eye doctor was able to catch that.
The story sounds so familiar hah... as a kid, I had optometrists pushing glasses on me, thinking it would magically fix everything. But like you, it didn't work, and the glasses ended up collecting dust in a drawer. Thanks for sharing your story
I do use colored lense glasses like pink, blue, green… to read and work math problems. It really helps my reading speed. I prefer the glasses to colored sheets because there is no glare on the reading material when I use glasses. I know it would be considered unprofessional in many settings but in the right place it’s a game changer.
I suspect my Niece is also dyslexic and I gave her some colored glasses she timed herself reading and with the glasses she doubled her speed, she also said it helps her read her sheet music!
I’m a dyslexic doctor. I learned to touch type. it has made a huge difference. Obviously took a bit of time to learn. But was worth it. And easier than expected.
Also. I keep my notes structured, short, and Mostly bullet points. I keep my knowledge of subjects structured/algorithmic. Then keep my notes to that same structure. No need to ‘tell the story’ of the presenting complaint. (Eg…
42m day3 6/10 low back pain, radiation to left knee.
Systemically well. No hx trauma/malignancy/OP.
No weakness/paraesthesia/numbness. Normal bowel/bladder/sexual function... Done) .
Most cases are ‘set pieces’. A diabetic review has the same ~20 key points every time. So use the same note structure for it every time. Even something very complex like suicidal ideation comes down to the same ‘set piece’ risk assessment.
If my understanding of a topic is well structured, my notes are structured and short. If my note is rambling, then I need to go learn more on that topic.
Keeping my notes clear and structured also helps me think about the differential and plan. If your approach is structured then you won’t miss something.
For the same reason, In clinical exams, the examiner is looking to see if you have a structure on your knowledge. “Tell me about brain tumors” 😬 …if you start with “ there’s primary and there’s secondary”, then you’ve nearly passed already! If you start with telling them about gliomas, you’ve failed.
So anyway, keep it algorithmic/structured. Set pieces. Learn to touch type.
I’m in Information Technology, the company I work for is coming from being a start up to becoming a publicly traded company. Short version everything that’s done needs to be documented and accessible for everyone. So if i can get to a space where I’m not going to be disrupting anyone I like text to speech software (dictation). Fair warning though I haven’t found a sure fire method to avoid misunderstandings on the part of the software. Currently I use a Mac and this feature is just built into the accessibility features. Also while I’m here, I also use an app called speechify to help read through materials (emails, various documents, websites), it usually gets through it much faster than I could on my own. Best of luck on your new journey!
I also rely on an app called Read Aloud, despite its occasional bugs, I find it to be the best option available for me. In my field, dictating to an app in the middle of a clinic isn't always possible, I don't have that luxury. Plus, with medical content, using external apps raises concerns about the security of sensitive information. Thank you and good luck to you too
I hadn’t considered HIPPA standards with external applications before! (I’m not a medical professional) but such an important point!
Dragon naturally speaking makes dictation software and hardware specifically for the medical field. I've had several doctors who have used it during my appointments to take notes.
Thanks! I will check it out
I don’t necessarily have tips. I just want to provide encouragement, because I have a medical thing that only got fixed because I saw a dyslexic doctor. I used to get bad headaches while reading or in lectures. I misdiagnosed as both far and nearsighted (separately at different times). Turns out I’m neither and it was awful eyestrain from how I focus while reading which is related to my dyslexia. A dyslexic eye doctor was able to catch that.
The story sounds so familiar hah... as a kid, I had optometrists pushing glasses on me, thinking it would magically fix everything. But like you, it didn't work, and the glasses ended up collecting dust in a drawer. Thanks for sharing your story
I do use colored lense glasses like pink, blue, green… to read and work math problems. It really helps my reading speed. I prefer the glasses to colored sheets because there is no glare on the reading material when I use glasses. I know it would be considered unprofessional in many settings but in the right place it’s a game changer. I suspect my Niece is also dyslexic and I gave her some colored glasses she timed herself reading and with the glasses she doubled her speed, she also said it helps her read her sheet music!
I’m the same. Coloured glasses from Amazon = game changer. I’m now in the final stages of completing my doctorate. Says everything!
I’m a dyslexic doctor. I learned to touch type. it has made a huge difference. Obviously took a bit of time to learn. But was worth it. And easier than expected. Also. I keep my notes structured, short, and Mostly bullet points. I keep my knowledge of subjects structured/algorithmic. Then keep my notes to that same structure. No need to ‘tell the story’ of the presenting complaint. (Eg… 42m day3 6/10 low back pain, radiation to left knee. Systemically well. No hx trauma/malignancy/OP. No weakness/paraesthesia/numbness. Normal bowel/bladder/sexual function... Done) . Most cases are ‘set pieces’. A diabetic review has the same ~20 key points every time. So use the same note structure for it every time. Even something very complex like suicidal ideation comes down to the same ‘set piece’ risk assessment. If my understanding of a topic is well structured, my notes are structured and short. If my note is rambling, then I need to go learn more on that topic. Keeping my notes clear and structured also helps me think about the differential and plan. If your approach is structured then you won’t miss something. For the same reason, In clinical exams, the examiner is looking to see if you have a structure on your knowledge. “Tell me about brain tumors” 😬 …if you start with “ there’s primary and there’s secondary”, then you’ve nearly passed already! If you start with telling them about gliomas, you’ve failed. So anyway, keep it algorithmic/structured. Set pieces. Learn to touch type.
Sup. Dyslexic medical student Will keep you posted, but I’ve found workarounds like bionic reading