Virtual Assistant Florence Streamlines Physician Workflows
More than 100 years ago, Florence Nightingale, who is credited as the founder of modern nursing, worked to change how society viewed illness. Known as “the lady with the lamp,” Florence made rounds to her patients’ bedsides throughout the night, checking on conditions and administering treatment to those in need. Her care didn’t stop there. As a statistician, she collected data on her patients, aggregating information about different illnesses into polar area diagrams, akin to today’s circular histogram, in order to illustrate seasonal sources of patient mortality at her hospital. She used these graphical representations to create reports and educate the medical community and members of Parliament on the importance of public health initiatives. Although times have changed, the importance of leveraging real-time data to help clinicians make the most informed decisions for patient care remains the same. Building on what Florence Nightingale started, our virtual assistant, Florence, provides assistive intelligence to physicians, helping to improve health outcomes. For more information, visit www.nuance.com/healthcare or call 1-877-805-5902.