Synopses & Reviews
Medical Transcription Fundamentals, a holistic approach to the study of medical transcription, is a comprehensive, yet concise, manual written by a practicing medical transcriptionist for student medical transcriptionists. The conversational approach, filled with practical, "from- the-trenches" tips and advice, makes this book particularly valuable to the new transcriptionist entering the field.
Compatible with the AHDI Model Curriculum and designed with the adult-vocational and post-secondary school student in mind, this product meets the needs of both students and instructors. It can serve as the primary textbook in a short-term medical transcription course or be used for independent, on-line study. After completing the exercises and activities in this book, students will be able to prepare standard medical reports accurately and efficiently. They will also be well-versed in the fundamentals of anatomy and medical terminology as used in various medical specialty practices.
A bound-in CD-ROM includes 10 hours of actual dictation by physicians practicing in a variety of specialties PLUS additional scripted dictation (3 files for each chapter) to complement the end of chapter exercises, sample reports, and other data needed to prepare the documents discussed in the text.
Synopsis
This package contains the following:
9780781764971 Gilmore: Medical Transcription Fundamentals
9781608316922 Stedmans: MEDICAL DICTIONARY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND NURSING, ILLUSTRATED
Synopsis
This package contains the following products:
- 9780781764971 Gilmore: Medical Transcription Fundamentals
- 9781609135683 Stedmans: Stedman's Medical Transcription Dictation Online
Synopsis
The publishers of Stedman’s invite you to learn what it means to be a medical transcriptionist from a book written by a practicing transcriptionist! Medical Transcription Fundamentals provides a strong foundation for students and practitioners in an accessible, conversational style. The text outlines the responsibilities associated with the occupation, covers the specific knowledge, skills, and education needed, and provides a conceptual understanding of general medical terms and various medical specialties in a way that is easily remembered.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
PART I: Medical Transcription Fundamentals
CHAPTER 1: A Career Profile
CHAPTER 2: Technology, Tools, and Techniques
CHAPTER 3: The Basics of Medical Terminology
CHAPTER 4: Medical Correspondence and Reports
CHAPTER 5: Mechanics of Editing
CHAPTER 6: Understanding Pathology
CHAPTER 7: Dermatology
CHAPTER 8: Ophthalmology
CHAPTER 9: Otorhinolaryngology
CHAPTER 10: Pulmonology
CHAPTER 11: Cardiology
CHAPTER 12: Gastroenterology
CHAPTER 13: Urology
CHAPTER 14: Obstetrics and Gynecology
CHAPTER 15: Orthopaedics
CHAPTER 16: Neurology
CHAPTER 17: Immunology
CHAPTER 18: Oncology
CHAPTER 19: Endocrinology
CHAPTER 20: Career Management