In this hands-on introductory text, scenario drills and realistic simulations help the reader gain confidence and develop marketable skills for a career in medical transcription. The modular, building-block approach reinforces basic concepts as the material progresses. A unique Error Analysis Chart points out common and recurring mistakes so readers can learn to avoid these errors. A motivating Production for Pay Summary sheet is linked to a grading grid, so net words of production are calculated to monetary value and students experience the real-world accountability of earning a pay check. The updated CD-ROM is easier to use and more closely tied to the book content, and it now contains the audio transcriptions that are included on the accompanying audio tapes. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.
I found this book very useful and informative. There are a number of errors (probably typos) giving incorrect answers to questions on the CD Rom or the book, or both. With appropriate corrections it could be a five star rating.
Excellent medical transcription training resource!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
The Essential's of Medical Transcription book- A Modular Approach...complete with CD Rom is excellent. Provides the beginning Medical Transcriptionist (or advanced MT) with a new way of study to increase their knowledge of skills necessary for a Medical Transcription career. Divided into two units of focus, the first part of the book provides you with medical terminology, keyboarding and proofreading skills. The second section focuses on different medical specialties (including: Family medicine, Orthopedic practice, Urology practice, Pulmonary medicine, Gastroenterology practice, Cardiology practice and Diagnostic Imagine practice) to give the reader a broad range of knowledge and experience in the medical field. The CD Rom that accompanies the book gives the reader a chance for "hands-on" experience using their home computer to practice transcribing outpatient report simulations. All chapters contain review worksheets and timed transcription exercises. I highly recommend this book/CD ROM package.
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