Over the next five years, 80 percent of physicians believe virtual assistants will drastically change patient interaction, electronic health records and other health care apps, which would allow physicians to spend more time with patients, according to a recent survey by Nuance Communications Inc.
In fact, one out of three respondents spends at least 30 percent of his or her day on administrative tasks. With a voice-enabled virtual assistant, this could be better managed or eliminated.
Additionally, 65 percent of respondents say the primary role of a virtual assistant is to provide more accurate, timely information for care as well as alert doctors of missing information in records. Another 73 percent of respondents say patient engagement could improve through a virtual assistant as it helps coordinate care between multiple caregivers, and 80 percent of respondents say a virtual assistant can help patients follow health advice and change behaviors.
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