Medical Office Transcription: An Introduction to Medical Transcription Text-Workbook

by Becklin, Karonne J.

• ISBN13: 9780078262609
• ISBN10: 0078262607
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-31
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Summary

Students use this 12-chapter text-workbook and accompanying dictation program to learn to transcribe, proof, and edit a variety of medical documents, including chart notes, history and physical reports, consultations, office procedures notes, x-ray reports, and more. New chapter includes review and case studies. Prerequisites include familiarity with basic English, keyboarding and transcription skills, and knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Introduction to Medical Transcription	1	(12)
The Patient's Medical Record	13	(26)
The Integumentary System	39	(14)
The Respiratory System	53	(16)
The Cardiovascular System	69	(16)
The Digestive System	85	(16)
The Endocrine System	101	(12)
The Urinary System	113	(16)
The Reproductive System and Obstetrics	129	(16)
The Musculoskeletal System	145	(18)
The Nervous System	163	(18)
Case Studies	181	(2)
Appendix A Basic Medical Transcription Guidelines	183	(5)
Appendix B Abbreviations	188	(2)
Appendix C Drug Classifications	190	(1)
Appendix D Laboratory Tests	191	(6)
Appendix E References	197	(2)
Appendix F AAMT Job Description	199	(3)
Glossary	202	(10)
Index	212