- Standardized data is required: Pre-operative assessments, well-child visits, quality measures
- Protocols must be followed: Specific clinical pathways or guidelines
- Completeness matters: Checklists ensure nothing is missed
- Multiple input types needed: Forms, images, measurements alongside conversation
- The encounter is primarily conversational
- Flexibility is more important than structure
- You don’t know in advance what will be discussed
- Speed and minimal interruption are priorities