Sermaurei, a developer of software which uses automatic speech recognition, natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to produce accurate and transparent audio clinical records, is the latest organisation to become a PRSB partner.

Founded in 2016 by dentist and entrepreneur, Kehinde Gbolade, Sermaurei specialises in creating records with true clinical dialogue, which serve to benefit both clinicians and patients in the capturing of the individual’s medical data and their care planning.

“Until now, clinicians have relied upon hand-written notes or dictation to assistants while conducting procedures,” Gbolade explained. “But the recording of dialogue with a patient eradicates the risk of dispute, can save hours previously spent writing and distributing notes and provides clinicians with greater opportunity to focus solely on delivering care.”

The solution allows clinicians and patients to talk, while Sermaurei captures and stores the conversation. Both parties, and any other agency with permission and a legitimate reason for doing so, can then listen back to these records, captured in real time. The platform can also automatically transcribe the audio, should text-based records be required.

Speaking about the appeal of the Standards Partnership Scheme, Gbolade said: “We’re all about standards and showing to people that we are compliant with the latest obligations. With the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way in which care requirements are determined and administered, demand for digital transformation has accelerated and now is the right time to ensure Sermaurei is best placed to deliver on those requirements.”

“The next step is to ensure the platform is seamlessly accessible to all healthcare providers. This is about making information easily accessible to the right people at the right time.”

PRSB CEO, Lorraine Foley, commented: “The solution devised by Kehinde and her team at Sermaurei is a welcome addition in the market. Software that allows clinicians to capture discussions about care and treatment with people who use services will help paint a fuller picture of decision-making and improve openness between professionals and the public. I look forward to working in partnership with Kehinde and her team to champion the role of standards in supporting person-centred care.”