Forrest General Medical Center Advanced Medical Transcription Course

by Conerly-Stewart, Donna L; Lott, Wanda L.

• ISBN13: 9781401833480
• ISBN10: 1401833489
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-31
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

The third edition of Forrest General Medical Center provides relevant, realistic learning materials for advanced medical transcriptionists. This book may be used in a traditional classroom setting or as a self-paced resource for practitioners who wish to upgrade their medical transcription and terminology skills. Whether you work in an allied health or court-reporting field, a medical office or a business office, this educational package presents learning activities that will develop and refine transcription skills to a competitive level. This book is organized by medical specialty; each chapter includes an overview of the specialty, relevant abbreviations, anatomic illustrations, important terminology and pronunciations, transcription tips, and useful web links. Each chapter also includes a critical thinking challenge that enhances the skills and professionalism of the advanced student. Audio transcription exercises are also available for practice with live dictation. The audio exercises are available in several different formats including audio tape and audio files you can download from the internet right to your computer!

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction	1	(32)
References	1	(1)
Important Tips for Transcriptionists	1	(1)
Transcription Rules	2	(2)
Punctuation	4	(3)
Professionalism	7	(1)
Confusing Terms	8	(2)
AAMT Report Formatting Guidelines	10	(1)
Major Types of Medical Reports	10	(2)
Model Reports	12	(21)
Chapter 2 Surgery	33	(14)
Introduction	33	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	33	(1)
Surgery Abbreviations	33	(3)
Anatomic Illustrations	36	(2)
General Surgery Terminology	38	(4)
Transcription Tips	42	(3)
Supportive Web Sites	45	(1)
Index of General Surgery Reports	45	(2)
Chapter 3 Cardiology	47	(14)
Introduction	47	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	47	(1)
Cardiology Abbreviations	47	(3)
Anatomic Illustrations	50	(1)
Cardiology Terminology	51	(4)
Transcription Tips	55	(4)
Supportive Web Sites	59	(1)
Index of Cardiology Reports	59	(2)
Chapter 4 Diagnostic Imaging/Interventional Radiology	61	(12)
Introduction	61	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	62	(1)
Radiology Abbreviations	62	(1)
Anatomic Illustrations	63	(2)
Radiology Terminology	65	(3)
Transcription Pips	68	(3)
Supportive Web Sites	71	(1)
Index of Radiology Reports	71	(2)
Chapter 5 Pathology	73	(12)
Introduction	73	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	73	(1)
Pathology Abbreviations	73	(2)
Anatomic Illustrations	75	(1)
Pathology Terminology	76	(4)
Transcription Tips	80	(3)
Supportive Web Sites	83	(1)
Index of Pathology Reports	84	(1)
Chapter 6 Obstetrics/Gynecology	85	(10)
Introduction	85	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	85	(1)
OB/GYN Abbreviations	85	(2)
Anatomic Illustrations	87	(1)
OB/GYN Terminology	88	(4)
Transcription Tips	92	(2)
Supportive Web Sites	94	(1)
Index of OB/GYN Reports	94	(1)
Chapter 7 Orthopedics	95	(14)
Introduction	95	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	95	(1)
Orthopedics Abbreviations	95	(2)
Anatomic Illustrations	97	(3)
Orthopedics Terminology	100	(4)
Transcription Tips	104	(4)
Supportive Web Sites	108	(1)
Index of Orthopedics Reports	108	(1)
Chapter 8 Gastroenterology	109	(10)
Introduction	109	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	109	(1)
Gastroenterology Abbreviations	109	(2)
Anatomic Illustrations	111	(1)
Gastroenterology Terminology	112	(3)
Transcription Tips	115	(3)
Supportive Web Sites	118	(1)
Index of Gastroenterology Reports	118	(1)
Chapter 9 Respiratory/Pulmonary Medicine	119	(8)
Introduction	119	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	120	(1)
Respiratory/Pulmonary Abbreviations	120	(1)
Anatomic Illustrations	121	(1)
Respiratory/Pulmonary Terminology	122	(1)
Transcription Tips	123	(2)
Supportive Web Sites	125	(1)
Index of Respiratory/Pulmonary Reports	126	(1)
Chapter 10 Urology/Nephrology	127	(12)
Introduction	127	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	127	(1)
Urology/Nephrology Abbreviations	127	(1)
Anatomic Illustrations	128	(3)
Urology/Nephrology Terminology	131	(4)
Transcription Tips	135	(2)
Supportive Web Sites	137	(1)
Index of Urology/Nephrology Reports	137	(2)
Chapter 11 Oncology	139	(12)
Introduction	139	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	140	(1)
Oncology Abbreviations	140	(1)
Oncology Terminology	141	(3)
Transcription Tips	144	(5)
Supportive Web Sites	149	(1)
Index of Oncology Reports	149	(2)
Chapter 12 Hematology/Infectious Diseases	151	(10)
Introduction	151	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	152	(1)
Hematology/Infectious Diseases Abbreviations	152	(1)
Anatomic Illustrations	153	(1)
Hematology/Infectious Diseases Terminology	154	(3)
Transcription Tips	157	(3)
Supportive Web Sites	160	(1)
Index of Hematology/Infectious Diseases Reports	160	(1)
Chapter 13 Neurology/Neurosurgery	161	(12)
Introduction	161	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	161	(1)
Neurology/Neurosurgery Abbreviations	161	(2)
Anatomic Illustrations	163	(2)
Neurology/Neurosurgery Terminology	165	(5)
Transcription Tips	170	(1)
Supportive Web Sites	171	(1)
Index of Neurology/Neurosurgery Reports	172	(1)
Chapter 14 Plastic Surgery	173	(6)
Introduction	173	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	173	(1)
Plastic Surgery Abbreviations	173	(1)
Anatomic Illustration	174	(1)
Plastic Surgery Terminology	174	(2)
Transcription Tips	176	(2)
Supportive Web Sites	178	(1)
Index of Plastic Surgery Reports	178	(1)
Chapter 15 Pediatrics/Neonatology	179	(10)
Introduction	179	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	179	(1)
Pediatrics/Neonatology Abbreviations	179	(3)
Pediatrics/Neonatology Terminology	182	(1)
Transcription Tips	183	(4)
Supportive Web Sites	187	(1)
Index of Pediatrics/Neonatology Reports	188	(1)
Chapter 16 Otorhinolaryngology	189	(8)
Introduction	189	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	189	(1)
Otorhinolaryngology Abbreviations	189	(1)
Anatomic Illustrations	190	(2)
Otorhinolaryngology Terminology	192	(3)
Transcription Tips	195	(1)
Supportive Web Sites	196	(1)
Index of Otorhinolaryngology Reports	196	(1)
Chapter 17 Ophthalmology	197	(10)
Introduction	197	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	197	(1)
Ophthalmology Abbreviations	197	(2)
Anatomic Illustrations	199	(1)
Ophthalmology Terminology	200	(3)
Transcription Tips	203	(2)
Supportive Web Sites	205	(1)
Index of Ophthalmology Reports	206	(1)
Chapter 18 Psychiatry	207	(6)
Introduction	207	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	207	(1)
Psychiatry Abbreviations	207	(1)
Psychiatry Terminology	208	(2)
Transcription Tips	210	(2)
Supportive Web Sites	212	(1)
Index of Psychiatry Reports	212	(1)
Chapter 19 Dentistry/Oral Surgery	213	(10)
Introduction	213	(1)
Critical Thinking Exercise	213	(1)
Dentistry/Oral Surgery Abbreviations	213	(2)
Anatomic Illustrations	215	(3)
Dentistry/Oral Surgery Terminology	218	(2)
Transcription Tips	220	(2)
Supportive Web Sites	222	(1)
Index of Dentistry/Oral Surgery Reports	222	(1)
Chapter 20 Student Exercises	223	(16)
Introduction	223	(1)
Section I: Transcription Exercises	223	(1)
Section II: Realistic On-the-Job Dilemmas	224	(2)
Section III: Proofreading Exercises	226	(13)
Appendix
Contents	239	(1)
Frequently Used Drugs	240	(2)
Medical Instruments	242	(3)
Supportive Web Sites	245	(1)
Laboratory Tests	245	(5)
Types of Sutures and Suture Materials	250	(1)
Anesthetic Agents	251	(1)
Supportive Web Sites	251	(1)
Types of Dressings	252	(1)
Supportive Web Sites	252	(1)
Types of Incisions	252	(1)
Operative Positions	252	(1)
Medical Prefixes and Meanings	253	(1)
Medical Suffixes and Meanings	253	(1)
Medical Combining Forms and Meanings	254	(1)
Suggested Reading	255