Medical transcription for dummies / by Anne Martinez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martinez, Anne.

Series:

For dummies Medical transcription for dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical transcription.

Medical secretaries--Vocational guidance.

Medical secretaries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (363 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons Inc, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The fast and easy way to explore a medical transcription career Flexibility is one of the most enticing aspects of a career in medical transcription. Perfect for in the office, at home, or on vacation, medical transcriptionists can often create lifestyle-appropriate schedules. The transcription field also appeals as a part-time, post-retirement income source for ex-healthcare-industry workers. If you're interested in a career in this growing field, Medical Transcription For Dummies serves as an accessible entry point. With guidance on getting through training and certificati

Contents:

Medical Transcription For Dummies; About the Author; Dedication; Author's Acknowledgments; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; What You're Not to Read; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: So, You Want to Be a Medical Transcriptionist; Chapter 1: Just the Facts; Getting the Skinny on the Medical Transcription Field; Looking at What Goes into Good Transcription; Anticipating What You'll Transcribe; Making a Career of Medical Transcription

Chapter 2: The What, How, Who, and Why of Medical TranscriptionWhat Medical Transcriptionists Do; How Medical Transcription Works; Who Makes for Good Medical Transcriptionists: The Traits You Need; Why Medical Transcription Can Be a Great Career; Chapter 3: Getting a Handle on Job Prospects and Employment Options; Where You Can Work; Your Job Prospects; Financial Facts; Chapter 4: Becoming a Working Medical Transcriptionist; Getting off the Launch Pad: What You'll Need to Break In; Getting Educated; Part II: Getting the Job Done: Medical Transcription How-To

Chapter 5: Medical Language Boot CampThe Anatomy of a Medical Word; Commonly Confused Medical Words; Drugs and Dosages; Chapter 6: Formatting: The Basics; Report Headings and Subheadings; Capitalization; Punctuation; Numbers; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Chapter 7: Cracking the Code: Deciphering Difficult Dictation; Aiming for Efficiency; Filling in the Blanks, Step by Step; Understanding Heavy Accents; Chapter 8: Mastering the Key Medical Transcription References; Considering the Source; Tracking Down Medical Words and Phrases; Nailing Down Drugs and Dosages; Checking Up on Laboratory Tests

Consulting the Book (of Style)Calling on Colleagues for Help; Chapter 9: Meeting the Need for Speed; Mastering the Number-One Speed Tool: Word Expanders; Taking Advantage of Macros; Your Computer on Steroids: Using Dual Monitors; Part III: Looking at the Types of Reports You'll Transcribe; Chapter 10: History and Physical Examination; Overview; Chief Complaint; History of Present Illness; Review of Past History; Allergies; Current Medications; Review of Systems; Physical Examination; Diagnostic Studies; Assessment and Plan; Chapter 11: Consultation; Overview; Consulting and Primary Physicians

Reason for ConsultationDetails of Present Illness; Review of Past History; Current Symptoms; Laboratory and Diagnostic Findings; Physical Examination; Impression and Recommendations; Chapter 12: Operative Reports; Overview; Physicians and Assistants; Preoperative and Postoperative Diagnoses; Procedure Performed; Anesthesia; Indications for Procedure; Findings; Description of Procedure; Disposition; Additional Headings; Sewing Up the Case; Chapter 13: Discharge and Death Summaries; Discharge Summary; Death Summary; Chapter 14: Beyond the Big Four: Other Common Reports; Procedure Notes

Chart and Progress Notes

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-118-46107-X

OCLC:

823382612