Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why Ottex works for nurses
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
3x Faster Than Typing
Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.
Medical Terminology
Add drug names, procedures, ICD codes to your dictionary. Accurate transcription for healthcare.
Custom Dictionary
Add names, technical terms, and jargon. Ottex transcribes them accurately every time.
Privacy First
No screen capture, ever. Your audio goes directly to your API provider. Ottex never sees your data.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
Precision Typing
Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
What you can do
Write Clinical Notes
Dictate SOAP notes, progress notes, or patient summaries. Add medical terms to your dictionary for accurate transcription.
Write Meeting Notes
Dictate meeting notes in real-time or right after. Capture action items, decisions, and key points while they're fresh in your mind.
Works with
Other ways Ottex helps nurses
Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with
Code Without a Keyboard
Voice-prompt AI coding agents like Cursor and Claude Code. With Ottex handling dictation and AI handling the code, you can architect and ship features with almost zero typing. Perfect for RSI recovery or accessibility.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with Epic, Cerner, and other EHR systems?+
Yes. Ottex works system-wide on macOS—anywhere you can type. Epic, Cerner, Meditech, eClinicalWorks, Athena, or any browser-based EHR. Press your hotkey and start dictating directly into the chart.
Can it handle medical terminology accurately?+
Cloud AI models like Gemini 2.0 Flash are trained on medical literature and handle nursing terminology well—vital signs, medications, procedures, assessment findings. For unit-specific abbreviations or medications you use frequently, add them to your custom dictionary.
Is it HIPAA compliant?+
Ottex uses BYOK (Bring Your Own Key). Your audio goes directly to your API provider—we never see or store patient data. No PHI passes through Ottex servers. You can use HIPAA-compliant API providers with BAAs. Consult your compliance team for your specific requirements.
When should I use it during my shift?+
Dictate assessments and notes right after each patient interaction while details are fresh. In the hallway, at the nursing station, during brief moments between tasks. Short bursts of dictation keep documentation current and prevent end-of-shift charting marathons.
How much does it cost?+
With BYOK, you pay only for transcription—typically $1-3/month even with heavy charting. No $20/month subscription. You control your costs and your data.
Why is speaking faster than typing for charting?+
You speak at 150+ words per minute. You type at 40. A detailed patient assessment that takes 8-10 minutes to type takes 2-3 minutes to dictate. Multiply that by 6-8 patients per shift, and you save hours. Speaking is also effortless—you've been doing it since age one. Typing requires focus and breaks your flow.
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