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The family physician at the beginning of this process knows that
the patient is allergic to penicillin, but that fact may very well
never come to light until the patient has been given a lethal dose
of the drug - but for the work of the medical records that have
accompanied this patient throughout his travels to the various doctors.
Each doctor along the way gathered new information and that was
all conveyed to the next doctor by way of the medical notes - which
were all transcribed by a trained professional.
The time these doctors, nurses, lab technicians and other health
care providers spend at their jobs is typically spent helping their
patients. The days when a country doctor could make rounds and remember
the ailments and particulars of all his cases are long gone. Several
decades ago, someone came up with the idea of recording thoughts,
treatments and all other relevant information from a patient's visit
with his physician, then having that verbal information typed up
- neatly, so that everyone could later read and understand. That
brought about the need for these professionals that today carry
a huge load for the health care industry.
The result is
a demand for individuals who can accurately transcribe verbal notes.
There are plenty of training opportunities and lots of technology
to help you along the way, but it still takes a skilled person to
listen and record exactly what's being conveyed.
There's no doubt that medical transcription isn't for everyone.
There's no room for daydreaming and accuracy is a must. But there's
also no doubt that this is an opportunity to be involved with the
health care industry, and in a way that has definite appeal for
many people. You may be one of those who would do well in this field.
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