Scribes help physicians with EHR navigation, retrieval of diagnostic results, documentation and coding. This allows the physician to free up time for patient care.

Why do doctors need scribes?

Scribing, or “team documentation,” frees physicians from note documentation and entering orders or referrals. This allows doctors to focus on the patient, according to an AMA STEPS Forward™ module on team documentation.

Can scribes talk to patients?

A: No. Scribes do not touch patients, handle body fluids, or provide medical advice or interpretation.