Technology For The Medical Transcriptionist

This text is the first resource to satisfy the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity model curriculum requirement for technology. This book will function as the core textbook for training programs and as a manual for professional transcriptionists in need of additional technology and electronic efficiency information. The book covers concepts that are foundational to all versions of Windows and then provides detailed information on Windows XP and Vista. XP-specific and Vista-specific pages are clearly marked for the reader's convenience. To maintain the book's currency and relevancy, significant changes in technology will be published on a companion Website. This Website will also include links to recommended resources and third-party sites. Marginal icons throughout the text direct readers to online information.

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"This quick reference is an ideal tool for anyone who writes, transcribes, or dictates in the medical or scientific fields. You'll find the basic rules of grammar, plus updates that apply to new technologies such as the Internet and email. Brief chapters and an alphabetical organization make rules and topics easy to find. Look up a key word for you topic, and you'll learn what to do -- the grammatical rule, its exceptions, and its variations, along with clear examples. You'll also learn what not to do -- how to avoid common errors relating to that rule."--Back cover.

As the role of medical transcriptionists undergoes significant changes arising from new and evolving technology, refined skills are necessary to thrive in the new environment. This practical text prepares transcriptionists for the demands of their evolving role, including proofreading, editing, and transcribing via computer, while also addressing other equipment used in the profession. Dictations contained on CD-ROM offer realistic practice with diverse voice tones, accents and speaking rates. Authentic medical transcription documents illustrate formats for medical charts, history and physical exams, operative, x-ray, pathology and other reports. Includes shortcuts for computer formatting! Skill drills teach students to use references to verify information and to become familiar with new and unusual industry terms. Exercises and helpful hints encourage students to practice proofreading and editing skills. Grammar skills are demonstrated and practiced through individual chapters to bolster fundamental knowledge of punctuation, abbreviations, symbols, word endings and more. Explanations of the latest HIPAA guidelines regarding patient confidentiality, risk management and medical records provide guidance on adhering to regulations. Details on advances in speech recognition technology and trends in transcription software, including software for the sight-impaired, prepare students for technology encountered in the workplace. Information about the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) exam and the new Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) exam, including possible future developments, is included. Punctuation and Grammar Rule synopses are located on the inside front and back covers for quick and easy reference. Completely revised student CD-ROM features chapter-specific quizzes, CMT exam preparation materials, and "real life" transcription exercises.

Blanche Ettinger appears before Alice G. Ettinger on earlier ed.

Master the fundamentals of medical transcription and meet the challenges of the evolving medical transcription field with Medical Transcription: Techniques and Procedures, 7th Edition. Respected authority Marcy O. Diehl delivers proven, practical training in the skills and technology essential to your success, including proofreading, editing, speech recognition technology, and more. This new edition also reflects an increased emphasis on medical editing and other related fields to keep you current with the changing medical transcription profession and fully prepare you for your role in health information management. Comprehensive coverage and practical exercises demonstrate fundamental editing/transcription concepts and boost your proficiency in: Punctuation Capitalization Numbers Abbreviations and symbols Word endings Formation of plural forms Exercises and helpful hints enhance your proofreading and editing skills and help you prevent common errors. Extensive practice and review exercises on Evolve reinforce your understanding and give you the experience to confidently move into the transcription workforce. New chapter highlights the transcriptionist's emerging role as a medical editor and how it impacts health information management and patient safety. Take Note boxes provide quick access to key editing/transcription tips. From the Field sections deliver helpful insight from practicing medical transcriptionists. Updated information familiarizes you with the latest medical transcription equipment. Live transcription exercises help you meet the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (ADHI)'s live transcription requirement and practice applying your transcription skills to scenarios commonly encountered in practice. Additional exercises test your ability to edit voice recognition software-generated reports.