In my work as a speech pathologist and business owner, I’m constantly juggling therapy sessions, travel between clients, documentation, and meetings—often without a receptionist to help manage the admin.

I used to feel like I was losing half my thoughts while driving, or forgetting what I needed to write down after a session. That changed when I discovered PLAUD, a wearable AI voice recorder that captures and organizes my thoughts on the go.

This blog explores what PLAUD is, how I use it, and how it could benefit busy allied health professionals like you.

What Is PLAUD?

PLAUD is a sleek, wearable voice recorder powered by ChatGPT. It clips magnetically onto your clothes or bag and syncs with the PLAUD app, which transcribes and summarizes your recordings into AI-generated notes.

It’s small enough to wear unnoticed and smart enough to organize your ideas instantly.

Key Features:

• One-click voice recording (even while driving)

• ChatGPT-powered summaries

• Organized transcript library within the app

• Audio-to-text with speaker separation

• Works with English and multiple languages

• Compatible with iOS and Android

PLAUD ensures your spoken notes are securely stored (withing their platform) and easily converted into useful written content—perfect for busy health professionals on the move.

How I Use PLAUD in My Workweek

I wear PLAUD during most of my working day, especially when I’m:

• Driving between client visits – I capture thoughts for session summaries, resource ideas, or admin to-dos

• When walking or during lunch breaks – I debrief aloud or reflect on challenges, make plans for projects or to do lists. 

• Sitting in meetings – I use PLAUD to record the discussion (with consent) and generate a clean summary later. Most people are very keen to learn about PLAUD and I offer to send them the summary when appropriate. If the person does not provide consent, then I use PLAUD to make meeting notes after the meeting.

• Webinars or listening to podcasts Listen to webinars and podcasts, pop it in pause and take quick voice notes. 

The AI-generated summaries have made a huge difference. Instead of re-listening to audio or scribbling notes afterward, I get a clean, shareable record of my thoughts—fast.

Benefits for Speech Pathologists and Allied Health Professionals

Here’s how PLAUD can help you work smarter, not harder:

1. Effortless Note-Taking on the Go

Whether you're in the car or in between sessions, you can quickly record key points to revisit later. It's especially useful if you don't want to type on the run. You can even take the recorded audio file and then upload this to your clinical note-taking software (such as Heidi AI) for it to transcribe into your preferred clinical note format.

2. Documentation Support

PLAUD helps turn your spoken thoughts into written summaries—useful for clinical documentation, progress updates, or planning your next session.

3. Meeting Minutes & Supervision Notes

Record team discussions or supervision sessions, then get AI-generated summaries without needing to write everything down. Generate clear action plans through the mind map feature in seconds.

4. Creative Idea Capture

Have a new therapy activity idea, workshop thought, or business plan during a walk or in the car? Record it and let the AI summarize your inspiration.

5. Personal Reflection & Burnout Prevention

Talk out your day or unload emotional moments to help clear your head. It’s a low-effort way to reflect without needing to journal or write long notes. The mind map feature can help make sense of your verbal download.

Ethical Considerations

As always, privacy is critical in allied health settings.

Here’s how I use PLAUD ethically:

• I never directly record entire client sessions.

• I use PLAUD only for de-identified reflections or private thoughts.

• If I record a meeting or supervision session, I inform participants and ensure it's used only for my own documentation.

• I treat all recordings like clinical notes and delete anything unnecessary.

Final Thoughts

PLAUD has genuinely transformed how I manage my workload as a business owner and clinician on the go. It’s like carrying a notetaker in my pocket—one that listens, organizes, and supports my practice without interrupting the flow of my day. If you’re a speech pathologist, OT, psychologist, or any allied health professional constantly on the move, this tiny AI-powered tool might be the time-saving sidekick you didn’t know you needed.

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