User Guide - Getting Started

Last Updated: 2025-12-01

Welcome to VoiceAssist! This guide will help you get started with voice and text interactions.

What is VoiceAssist?

VoiceAssist is a HIPAA-compliant medical AI assistant that helps healthcare professionals with:

• Medical Questions - Evidence-based answers with citations
• Clinical Guidelines - Quick access to protocols and guidelines
• Voice Interaction - Hands-free operation in clinical settings
• Knowledge Search - Search medical textbooks and literature

Quick Start

Accessing VoiceAssist

1. Open your browser and navigate to https://assist.asimo.io
2. Log in with your credentials
3. You'll see the main chat interface

Your First Conversation

1. Text Mode: Type a question in the input box and press Enter
2. Voice Mode: Click the microphone button to speak your question
3. The assistant will respond with evidence-based information

Voice Mode

Starting Voice Mode

1. Click the microphone icon in the chat input area
2. Grant microphone permissions if prompted
3. Speak your question naturally
4. The assistant will respond with voice and text

Voice Commands

Voice Settings

Access voice settings via the gear icon:

• Voice Selection - Choose assistant voice
• Speech Rate - Adjust speaking speed
• Auto-Play - Toggle automatic voice responses

Text Mode

Basic Usage

• Type questions in natural language
• Use markdown for formatting
• Press Enter to send (Shift+Enter for new line)

Tips for Better Answers

1. Be Specific - Include relevant clinical context
2. Ask Follow-ups - Build on previous responses
3. Request Sources - Ask for citations when needed

Example Questions

• "What are the first-line treatments for hypertension?"
• "Explain the mechanism of action of metformin"
• "Compare ACE inhibitors vs ARBs for diabetic patients"

Key Features

Medical Knowledge Base

VoiceAssist has access to:

• Medical textbooks and references
• Clinical practice guidelines
• Drug information databases
• PubMed literature (via OpenEvidence)

Citations and Sources

All responses include:

• Source citations - Where information came from
• Confidence indicators - Reliability of information
• Page references - For deeper reading

Conversation Management

• Save conversations - Automatically saved to your account
• Export transcripts - Download for documentation
• Organize with folders - Keep conversations organized

Privacy and Security

HIPAA Compliance

• All data encrypted in transit and at rest
• No PHI stored without consent
• Audit logging for compliance

Best Practices

• Don't include patient identifiers in queries
• Use general clinical scenarios
• Log out when finished

Troubleshooting

Voice Not Working?

1. Check microphone permissions in browser
2. Ensure microphone is not muted
3. Try refreshing the page

Slow Responses?

1. Check your internet connection
2. Shorter questions may respond faster
3. Try during off-peak hours

Need Help?

• Click the help icon for quick tips
• Contact your system administrator
• See Debugging Guide

Keyboard Shortcuts

Next Steps

1. Explore Voice Mode Settings
2. Learn about Medical Features
3. Review Tips & Tricks