Medical Transcription
 Medical transcription is a kind of translation process where current patient information is converted into a clearly written text document created by a trained medical transcriptionist. This document is either printed and attached to the patient`s record and/ or archived electronically as data. Medical transcription can be performed by special speech recognition software but most current software isn't as accurate or reliable as using a trained medical transcriptionist.
Medical transcription follows specific formats and types of reports generated that will vary according to the doctor`s specialty. When transcribing medical documents the medical transcriptionist needs to adhere to the policies of the company they are working for as well as the laws concerning patient confidentiality. Medical transcription cal be performed at the hospital or location of the health care professional or it can be performed off site and transferred electronically to the hospital or healthcare professional.
The medical transcription process usually records a healthcare professional`s observations and recommendations for a specific patient. The combined medical transcripts for a patient become that patient`s medical report, or history. Having physical or electronic access to a patient`s medical history can alert healthcare professionals to healthcare treatment concerns such as allergies and other health related issues. |
Medical Transcription