Medical Transcriptionists's Desk Reference

by Gates

• ISBN13: 9780721697635
• ISBN10: 0721697631
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2003-05-09
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

This highly useful reference provides essential information that makes the task of transcribing medical reports easier and more efficient. Organized by the type of problem or issue transcriptionists are likely to encounter on the job and written by an experienced, well-known medical transcriptionist the format of this book is designed to significantly reduce "down time" spent researching information. It follows the AAMT style guidelines and provides quick access to facts related to anatomy, general medical terminology, and various medical specialties. Intuitive, problem-based organization presents information by type of problem or situation that transcriptionists are likely to encounter, for fast, efficient reference. A broad scope provides just the right amount of information for answers to the most common issues that most medical transcriptionists encounter. Authored by a well-known and respected professional, her expertise gives the reader confidence in the value, accuracy, and relevance of the material. Written to specifically reflect the AAMT style guidelines, for a direct tie-in with the accepted national standard. The best "first reach" book for time-saving and accuracy it often provides the answer immediately, or otherwise directs the user to the next level search.

Table of Contents

Medical Transcription Formatting	p. 1
Style Guidelines	p. 1
Sample Medical Reports	p. 4
Sample Medical Letters	p. 25
Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts	p. 27
Medical Terminology	p. 29
Prefixes and Suffixes	p. 29
Combining Forms	p. 31
Commonly Used Medical Terms	p. 32
Physical Examination Terms	p. 35
General Terms	p. 35
Terms Related to Vital Signs	p. 37
Terms Related to the Skin	p. 37
Terms Related to HEENT	p. 38
Terms Related to the Neck	p. 44
Terms Related to the Chest and Breasts	p. 45
Terms Related to the Lungs	p. 46
Terms Related to the Heart	p. 48
Terms Related to the Abdomen	p. 49
Terms Related to the Back	p. 51
Terms Related to the Extremities	p. 52
Terms Related to the Rectum	p. 55
Terms Related to the Genitourinary Tract and Pelvis	p. 56
Terms Related to Neurological Conditions	p. 58
Terms Related to Mental Status	p. 61
Body Systems	p. 63
Cardiovascular System	p. 63
Digestive System	p. 69
Endocrine System	p. 72
Integumentary System	p. 73
Musculoskeletal System	p. 74
Nervous System and Psychiatry	p. 78
Reproductive System	p. 81
Respiratory System	p. 83
Urinary System	p. 85
Oncology	p. 89
Cancer Classifications	p. 89
Radiation Oncology Terms	p. 90
Oncology Medications	p. 92
Laboratory Tests	p. 103
Medicare Chemistry Panels	p. 103
Complete Blood Count with Differential	p. 103
Normal Laboratory Values	p. 104
Laboratory Tests	p. 105
Laboratory Test Abbreviations	p. 111
Microbiology	p. 117
Gram-Positive Aerobic Bacteria	p. 117
Gram-Negative Aerobic Bacteria	p. 119
Yeast and Yeast-like Microorganisms	p. 123
Anaerobes	p. 125
Haemophilus	p. 127
Radiology	p. 129
Radiology Studies	p. 129
Drug Lists	p. 139
Commonly Used Drugs	p. 139
Commonly Confused Drug Names	p. 159
Confusing Words, Abbreviations, and Eponyms	p. 163
Commonly Misused Words	p. 163
Commonly Used Medical Abbreviations	p. 170
American and International Symbols, Abbreviations, and Measurements	p. 178
Medical Credentials	p. 179
Commonly Used Eponyms	p. 187
Table of Contents provided by Rittenhouse. All Rights Reserved.