Point of Care (POC) Charting Systems

Point of care (POC) charting systems are also known as bedside documentation, real-time charting, or concurrent documentation. These systems focus on capturing patient data—such as vital signs, physical exam findings, and patient responses—at the moment of care. High-quality POC documentation requires precise timestamps, immediate recording of interventions, and a clear narrative of the patient's status to prevent the memory decay associated with delayed charting.

Using an AI medical scribe transforms the POC workflow by replacing manual typing with a recording-first approach. Instead of struggling with a keyboard at the bedside, clinicians can focus on the patient while the AI captures the encounter. The clinician then reviews the draft, using transcript citations to verify that specific clinical details were captured correctly, ensuring the final note is a high-fidelity reflection of the visit.