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Medical Scribes in the Emergency Department: The Scribes' Point of View
Robert M Eley1,2, Brandon R Allen3
1Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.
Ochsner Journal
|January 7, 2020
Summary
Medical scribes gain significant benefits beyond medical school admissions, including enhanced medical terminology knowledge and a clearer understanding of patient care. This experience strongly influences career decisions and future medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions
Background:
- Existing research highlights medical scribe benefits in emergency departments, focusing on patient flow, documentation, outcomes, and satisfaction.
- A gap exists in understanding the specific advantages medical scribes gain, particularly premedical and medical students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perceived value of the medical scribe role for premedical and medical students.
- To understand how the scribe experience influences career intentions and medical education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with 17 individuals (8 premedical students, 9 medical students) who served as medical scribes.
- Discussions covered education, recruitment, training, career goals, scribe experience, and perceived value to self, physicians, and hospitals.
Main Results:
- While not convinced of direct impact on medical school acceptance, all participants found value in learning medical terminology, observing patient-physician communication, and understanding emergency medicine practice.
- The experience reinforced career aspirations for many, with scribes recognizing their contributions to hospital efficiency and financial aspects.
- Physicians, especially in academic settings, valued the training and mentorship provided by scribes.
Conclusions:
- Medical scribes perceive their role as highly beneficial for career decision-making.
- The scribe experience significantly contributes to their preparedness for future medical education.
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