If you use tape recording for dictation purposes at work, then the chances are that you will have encountered problems due to misplaced tapes, mis-spent time actually looking for tapes, recorders out of batteries or the extra time and cost involved in organising for courier tapes to be delivered. These can be a familiar and frustrating part of your day. The impact of poor dictation practices range from psychological stress to loss of income and can result in the sad loss of job satisfaction.

However, a pioneering pilot scheme due to start at Northumbria Healthcare Trust could revolutionise this traditional, albeit exhaustive, dictation method widely used by hospitals and NHS trusts throughout the UK......

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