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Abridge achieves deep user personalization beyond simple stylistic preferences. It operates at three levels: the individual doctor's phrasing, the specific requirements of a medical specialty (e.g., cardiology), and the unique best-practice guidelines of an entire hospital system, making the tool feel indispensable to all stakeholders.

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