Medical transcription
Medical transcription
Medical transcription (/ˈmɛdɪkəl trænˈskrɪpʃən/), also known as MT, is an allied health profession dealing with the process of transcribing voice-recorded medical reports that are dictated by physicians, nurses and other healthcare practitioners.
Etymology
The term "transcription" originates from the Latin word "transcribere", which means "to write across". In the context of healthcare, it refers to the act of converting spoken language into written form.
History
Medical transcription has been a part of healthcare since the 1960s. The method has evolved over the years from manual typewriters to computer-based transcription. The advent of speech recognition technology has further revolutionized the field.
Process
The process of medical transcription involves several steps. First, the healthcare professional dictates the patient's medical information. This can be done in person, over the phone, or through a digital recording device. The medical transcriptionist then listens to the recording and transcribes the information into a written document. This document is then reviewed and edited for accuracy before it is added to the patient's medical record.
Related Terms
- Medical transcriptionist: A person who transcribes medical reports dictated by healthcare professionals.
- Speech recognition: Technology that converts spoken language into written text.
- Medical record: A systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care.
- Healthcare professional: A person who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical transcription
- Wikipedia's article - Medical transcription
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