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Back turned? :/ Over here (UK) there's a desk, in a corner, with a chair next to it. The doc sits at the desk, using the computer, facing you sitting on the chair to the side.

Works pretty well for doctors surgeries anyway.

But I have no idea how things work in the US so maybe it's completely different.

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Several clinical studies have shown that patients will have better healthcare outcomes if their doctors make eye contact with them. One of the reasons I co-founded drchrono was because I went to a lot of doctor visits with my Father when he was ill and sat through countless appointments where the doctor spent 10 minutes talking to us over their shoulder.

Computers are always an afterthought in most Doctor office setups, that is why they seem to be universally built into walls or tucked away into corners.

I applaud your effort. I think dictation is going to be crucial. Keep pushing!

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