According to US laws, in every Hospital or Health Care Unit, each patient-related activity and procedure must be meticulously documented and then added to the patient's permanent record. In hospitals across US, doctors do not have time to update the medical records of their patients. Verbal dictation is by far the most common method for documenting and reporting the results of examinations and procedures. Physicians use either a cassette based or a digital voice dictation system for recordings. The process of converting this voice dictation to a typewritten format (hard or soft) is called Medical Transcription (MT).
It involves receiving dictation by tape, digital system, or voice file using earphones, a foot pedal for start and stop control and a word processing programme. Here are some of the basic skills needed to become an MT:
- Sound knowledge of English
- Good auditory skills
- Strong editing skills
- An eye for detail
- Typing and basic knowledge of computers
- Life/biological sciences or Pharmacy background (preferred)
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