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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Why Medical Transcription is So Important
Okay, for starters, medical transcription makes it way easier to keep accurate medical records for patients. And as stated earlier, doctors are required by law to keep accurate medical records of all their patients. These records show the medical history and health information of patients, allowing them to get proper care when they see other practitioners.But that’s not all – most hospitals have switched from the traditional paper filing system to electronic health records. And medical transcription makes this so much easier to do as well. Transcribed files are available as text documents that can be saved directly to the hospital’s server or the cloud. So, anytime a provider needs to issue medical reports, all they need to do is download and print the files. What’s more? These transcribed records are also used to bill insurance companies for patient care.
Should You Outsource Medical Transcription?
Well… it depends. If your clinic has competent medical transcriptionists in-house, then you don’t have to. But if you don’t, then you definitely should consider outsourcing your transcription needs to the pros.
Here’s why – first off, you’ll be getting super accurate and neatly structured medical notes. Secondly, it’s way cheaper than employing a full-time transcriptionist. Thirdly, these guys typically use a secure server to send and receive files to protect the privacy of your patients. This is usually done either through a secure smartphone app (like we do!) or a direct upload via their website.
Medical records document all aspects of a person's medical care, including their symptoms, health history, the results of their healthcare providers’ exams, their diagnostic tests, as well as their treatment plan. They are vital for continuity of care and communication among healthcare providers.
Errors in medical records can affect insurance coverage or even lead to makes in internet and care. Caregivers have a legal obligation to maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all patients. Medical transcriptionists work with healthcare providers to make sure that each visit is documented so that there is a complete record of the diagnosis and treatment plan as well as any follow-up care that may be needed.
Medical transcriptionists listen to providers' dictated notes and translate them into a clear, organized record of the visit. They ensure that all aspects of a person's history, diagnoses, and treatment are recorded. Then they use the facility's documentation system to file the medical records to be accessed at the next visit or sent to another facility if necessary.
What Does a Medical Transcriptionist Do?
They use a template based on the type of practice, with most specialties having different requirements. Sometimes they receive files that are unedited speech-to-text translations. They then edit and format these notes and turn them into a finished document
While they are transcribing, medical transcriptionists use their extensive medical terminology knowledge and critical thinking skills to make sure mistakes are minimized. If they encounter conflicting information, such as a person listed as taking a medication that they are allergic to, they stop and get clarification to make sure the record is accurate.
They use a template based on the type of practice, with most specialties having different requirements. Sometimes they receive files that are unedited speech-to-text translations. They then edit and format these notes and turn them into a finished document
Education and Training
Most medical transcriptionists complete a certificate program that includes courses in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical specialties, diagnostic studies, and pharamacology
Some complete an associate's degree program. Medical transcriptionists are sometimes called medical language specialists, and they need to have an excellent command of grammar and punctuation.
They also have to be able to understand complicated medical terminology as well as medical and surgical procedures. In addition, they need to have good auditory processing skills and be able to understand accents.
The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity is the professional organization for medical transcriptionists. Medical transcriptionists are eligible for one of two certifications, depending on experience.
New transcriptionists, once they have graduated from a medical transcription program, can sit for the exam to become a Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS). The exam is open to transcriptionists with less than two years of experience or transcriptionists who work in only one specialty.
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