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Transitioning to Paperless: A 3-Step Guide

For many specialized practices, the hurdle to going digital isn't the software — it's the mountains of existing paper. Here is a practical, 3-step guide to transitioning your OB/GYN clinic to a paperless workflow.

Step 1: Stop the Inflow

The most important step is to stop creating new paper. Start entering all new patient data directly into your digital system.

Step 2: Progressive Digitization

Don't try to scan everything at once. Instead, scan the files of patients as they arrive for their scheduled appointments. This spreads the workload and ensures that the most relevant files are digitized first.

Clinical Perspective

Clinics that adopt progressive digitization typically reduce their physical storage requirements by 50% within the first six months.

Step 3: Centralize Your Labs and Imaging

Ensure that all external lab results and ultrasound images are uploaded directly to the patient's record. A single source of truth is the foundation of a paperless clinic.

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Dr. Sadok Derouich

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Dr. Sadok Derouich

Dr. Sadok Derouich is a practicing gynecologist since 2012, digital health entrepreneur, and CEO of doctoGyn — the specialized EMR built exclusively for gynecologists, obstetricians, midwives, and fertility centers.

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