## In this mode of dictation, simply say a few things that you want in a letter, and i-scribe will polish the output. It's just like a skilled secretary might clean up your words and create a well-crafted letter.

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#### **How to Use Smart Dictation in i-scribe**

In this video, we demonstrate how to use the Smart Dictation feature in iScribe. Smart Dictation is ideal when you want to simplify your dictation process. Simply say a few words, and iScribe will convert it into a polished letter, much like having a skilled secretary refine your draft. Here’s how it works:

### Step-by-Step Guide:

**0:19** - **Selecting Smart Dictation:**   To choose Smart Dictation, click on the **Dictation Smart** option at the bottom of the screen. If you’d like, you can remove other output types to focus solely on Smart Dictation.

**0:35** - **Setting Smart Dictation as Default:**   If you prefer Smart Dictation as your default option, go to **Templates**, select **Dictation Smart**, and remove other outputs. Your default output for all patients will now be Smart Dictation. This default setting can be changed anytime.

### Example Workflow:

**1:03** - **Creating a Letter:** Start dictating naturally, as shown in the example. For instance:

-   “Book Gary for surgery and give him drops for his abrasion.”
-   “Thanks for sending Gary. He has cataracts and is scheduled for surgery. He also has a corneal scratch, which will heal with drops.”

i-scribe will transform this into a structured letter, adding sections like "Diagnosis" and "Plan," and refining language to sound more professional. The letter may include formal phrases like “Dear Colleague” and a clearer layout.

### Key Features of Smart Dictation:

**1:52** - **Automatic Refinement:**   i-scribe interprets casual dictation and presents it in a more polished, clinical format. For example:

-   Casual input: “Gary's got pretty bad cataracts…”
-   Smart Dictation output: “Upon examination, the patient has cataracts and has been scheduled for surgery.”

**2:44** - **Flexibility:**   Smart Dictation is best when you want to produce a letter quickly without being overly specific about the wording. If you need more precise language, consider using the Verbatim Dictation option, which has its own dedicated tutorial video:

[Verbatim Dictation - Instructions](https://help.akuru.com/i-scribe/verbatim-dication-mode-instructions)

Feel free to explore both dictation modes to find the one that best suits your needs!