24 November 2025
Video testimonial: “Spark has transformed the way I write my reports.” Dr Gérald Rigou
In just a few weeks of use, Dr Gérald Rigou has seen the way he writes his reports change profoundly. “It changed everything: it's faster, and above all, I've massively reduced my mental load,” he explains.
Disarmingly simple installation
What struck him immediately when he first used Doctreen Spark was how easy it was to set up:
- a simple extension to download from the Chrome Web Store,
- no hardware changes,
- no new microphone,
- and above all… the same dictation habits as with his usual speech recognition solution.
“I'm on familiar ground; I didn't have to relearn anything.”
AI handles the form, the radiologist keeps the substance
With Spark, there are no more voice commands such as “new line” and no more punctuation errors. Formatting is fully automated by AI, as is consistency between the body of the report and the conclusion:
“We no longer get errors like ‘left’ in the body and ‘right’ in the conclusion. Everything is harmonised.”
Another major change: the end of fixed report templates, which are often redundant and sometimes a source of errors.
“We've all forgotten at some point to remove an organ that was no longer there from an old follow-up… Spark eliminates that kind of pitfall.”
Thanks to the variability generated by AI, each report remains clear, original and more pleasant for the referring physician.
A massive saving in time… and in mental load
For Dr Rigou, the benefits are immediate:
- fewer redundant tasks,
- more focus on the images,
- more medical time available,
- and more precise reading, particularly of the lungs, bone or complex organs.
“I read more cases, I'm more focused, less distracted by questions of formatting, spelling or structure.”
A fundamental point: Spark is not a diagnostic aid
The radiologist insists:
“Spark does not make the diagnosis. Not at any point.”
The AI does not interpret images and does not generate classifications (renal cysts, etc.). It focuses solely on producing the report, with full respect for medical responsibility.
At any time, the user can edit the indication, the technique, the body or the conclusion.
“We stay in control of everything.”
Flawless spelling
Another major source of satisfaction: the end of time-consuming spelling corrections.
“The spelling is perfect. For the first few weeks, I proofread everything — and there wasn't a single mistake.”
Dr Gérald Rigou's verdict
After several weeks of intensive use:
“Today, I recommend Spark to all radiologists. The time saving is enormous. And above all, the reduction in mental load changes everything in day-to-day practice.”
About Dr Gérald Rigou
A private-practice radiologist for some twenty years, Dr Rigou practises in the Bordeaux area. Always on the lookout for solutions that help him work faster and better, he describes Spark as “an intuitive tool that adapts to the radiologist, not the other way round.”
