User Friendly Transcription Reference

Here is a website that is very user friendly for researching of terms and words.

It is actually a free dictionary.

You can hear the words being searched by clicking the audio icon on the side of the word.  You can choose from English or British accent.

For medical transcriptionist, you can narrow the search using the medical dictionary.

A very comprehensive website indeed.

Focus while transcribing

A medical transcriptionist (MT) must always be in focus whenever at work. In order to do this, the workroom should be quiet so that the MT can concentrate on what to hear and type. In this manner, an MT must not miss or omit words; therefore, accuracy in typing medical terms is achieved.

AAMT Book of Style

The AAMT Book of Style for Medical Transcription
Second Edition

AAMT Book of Style Second Edition

This book is “the gold standard” for medical transcriptionists. It gives details about points of grammar, punctuation, style, usage, editing, and much more.

Features of the 2nd edition include:

• a comprehensive index prepared by a professional indexer
• style points have been reworked and enhanced
• examples have been augmented for added clarity
• practical hints have been placed in the margins
• points of grammar, punctuation, and usage are identified
• the book is wider so that it lies flat when open
• the type style and format are easier on the eye and
• a CD-ROM (.pdf) version is included with the book

Contents:

• AAMT Book of Style: A-Z
• Appendix A Sample Reports
• Appendix B Dangerous Abbreviations and Dose Designations
• Appendix C Medical Transcriptionist Job Descriptions
• Appendix D Productivity Considerations
• Appendix E Full Disclosure in Medical Transcription
• Appendix F Language Standards
• Appendix G Modifying the Patient Record
• Appendix H Soundalikes
• Appendix I Professional Credentials and Academic Degrees
• Appendix J American Cities and States
• Bibliography
• About AAMT

The 99% Accuracy in Medical Transcription

accuracy sheet

The accuracy of the medical record is of highest importance in guaranteeing quality care to the patient. It is a fundamental relation between patient and the healthcare provider.

Both minor errors and major errors can decrease the reliability and the apparent qualifications of the healthcare provider. Even minor errors such as typos, grammatical inconsistencies and others are being measured to determine the performance of a medical transcriptionist. Most often, an MT is expected to transcribe at least 99% correct or even better 100%.