Medical Transcription Books

Medical Filing

Therese Claeys

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Medical Filing 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book was really wonderful! Not at all like the usual records management books we had already been through; it was simple and easy to use!

medical filing by Therese Claeys 5 out of 5 stars.
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Book was just as described. Very happy with the product, and would purchase again from this seller.

Editorial Review:

This revised medical filing book serves as a reference to medical records specialists who utilize or want to learn numeric and alphabetic filing, cross referencing, color coding, records control or computer assisted filing.

Medical Transcription Guide: Do's and Don'ts (Medical Transcription Guide)

Marilyn Takahashi Fordney, Marcy Otis Diehl

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

A quick reference for the medical transcriptionist, this book provides basic rules of grammar as well as current trends in the field. It's especially useful in searching for help with an obscure rule or in reinforcing a common practice. Using short chapters, this text provides the Do's - the grammatical rule, its exceptions, and its variations, along with examples; and the Don'ts - any common contradictions of that rule. Examples are taken from medical writing rather than general writing.

• Easy-to-use format provides numbered topics in each chapter, which are followed by Do's and Don'ts in quick, easy sentences.
• Spiral binding allows book to lay flat so MT's can refer to a rule without taking their hands off the keyboard.
• Clear examples are given to clarify difficult-to-understand concepts and rules.

• HIPAA Guidelines chapter provides general information about HIPAA legislation, with rules explaining its impact on topics such as e-mail, faxing, patient records, and privacy/security.
• Content has been updated to reflect changes in technology (such as use of the Internet), slang terms, and new medical terms that affect the rules of medical transcription.
• A table lists dangerous abbreviations to avoid, all banned by JCAHO.
• Homonyms and Sound-alike Words in the appendix focus on the many homonyms in medical language that can confuse a medical transcriptionist and cause a document to be transcribed incorrectly, leading to incorrect treatment of the patient.
• Appendices are lettered and thumb-tabbed for ease of use, to differentiate from the body of the text.
• Content reflects the AAMT style, the standard among major employers of medical transcriptionists.

Medical Transcription: Techniques and Procedures

Marcy O. Diehl

List Price: $58.95 By: Saunders Amazon Marketplace: 48 new & used starting at $0.21

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 2.0 of 5

Somewhat Useful 2 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

This book is pretty outdated for the most part especially with much of the formatting that it uses. If you use this book you should make yourself aware of the new industry standards via AAMT Book of Style.

However, this book is very good for learning or brushing up on your grammar skills, and it has some pretty helpful lists and things that you can pull out and place in a notebook.

Editorial Review:

Content on grammar skills demonstrates the correct use of punctuation, capitalization, numbers, abbreviations and symbols, word endings, formation of plural forms, and more - with numerous practice exercises to provide the fundamental knowledge necessary to work in the field.

Authentic medical transcription documents illustrate how to set up special formats for medical office charts, history and physical exams, operative reports, x-ray reports, and pathology reports.

Exercises and helpful hints allow readers to practice their proofreading and editing skills.

Skill drills using the medical dictionary, drug references, and laboratory values demonstrate how to find and use references.

A chapter on Equipment explains how to operate the equipment used in the workplace and how to make informed decisions when purchasing equipment for personal use.

Dorland's Cardiology Word Book for Medical Transcriptionists: For Medical Transcriptionists (Dorland)

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This wordbook gives the transcriptionist a user-friendly format for finding the spelling of a word based on its sound and/or context. This reference has been created specifically to be an effective, time-saving tool in transcribing, editing, and proofreading medical documents in the area of cardiology. It consists of two sections: cardiology terms; and resources, which includes appendices and additional information specific to cardiology and to medical transcribing.

Medical Keyboarding, Typing, and Transcribing: Techniques and Procedures

Marcy Otis Diehl, Marilyn T. Fordney

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

An excellent supplement to any MT-related curriculum 5 out of 5 stars.
13 of 24 people found this review helpful.

"Together with my MT correspondence course from PCDI, I work through this book as well because it focuses on the "other" important aspects of becoming a successful medical transcriptionist. I highly recommend it to any human biology fanatic like me.

Invaluable Reference 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I was fortunate enough to have Marcy as an instructor in San Diego. She was one of those rare instructors who really make an impact on your life. The enthusiasm in which she teaches her subject is admorable and definitely impacts her students in a positive way. I have been using this book and the previous version for 12 years now. It is a valuable resource that I couldn't live without. It's even listed on my website under my favorite books! I recommend it every chance I get!

An excellent supplement to any MT-related curriculum 5 out of 5 stars.
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"Together with my MT correspondence course from PCDI, I work through this book as well because it focuses on the "other" important medical transcriptionist aspects such as office protocols, medicolegal scenarios, grammar and syntax. I highly recommend it to any human biology fanatic like me.

Editorial Review:

B. Saunders. Grossmont Community College, El Cajon, CA. Introductory textbook for medical transcription students. Previous edition: c1991. Softcover. DNLM: Medical Secretaries--problems.

Dorland's Radiology/Oncology Word Book for Medical Transcriptionists (Dorland)

Dorland

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Dorland's Radiology/Oncology Word Book 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This book is an excellent reference manual, especially for radiology/oncology. I am a medical chemo/radiation transcriptionist. It was easy to use, quick to find terminology. A must have for oncology, it changes so quickly with all the new advances in medicine. I would recommend it to anyone starting out in transcription or dictation. Diane Plankenhorn

Must have for Medical Transcriptionists! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

The title says it all, MUST HAVE! if you're a Medical Transcriptionist, you should already know the quality of Dorlands' word books.
Gotta have it.

Editorial Review:

In the Dorland series of specialized word books, Dorland's Radiology/Oncology Word Book gives the transcriptionist a format for finding the spelling of a word based on its sound and/or context. This reference has been created specifically to be an effective, efficient tool in transcribing, editing, and proofreading medical documents in area of radiology. It consists of two sections: radiology and oncology. It includes appendices and additional information specific to radiology/oncology and to medical transcribing.

Being a Medical Clerical Worker (3rd Edition) (Prentice Hall Health Medical Clerical Series)

Jacquelyn R. Marshall, Kay Cox-Stevens

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Editorial Review:

Textbook was previously published as part of the Brady Medical Clerical Series and outlines the duties and responsibilities of a medical clerical worker. Addresses ethical and legal issues, certification information, and updated insurance information. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover. DNLM: Medical Secretaries.

Guide to Medical Billing

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Incorrect Information 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 19 people found this review helpful.

This book is not out of print. It is currently published by and available from Insurance Career Development Center at 818-487-1199.

Merriam-Webster Medical Office Handbook, 2E

Delmar Learning

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Excellent book. A must for a medical office. 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 13 people found this review helpful.

The book is packed with a wide range of topics including medical ethics, stafing, scheduling, computers, Total Quality Management, managed care contracting, managing health records, etc.

Editorial Review:

A single volume handbook that provides fast, reliable answers in running an efficient and effective medical office by addressing all aspects of office management, medical writing and managed care issues. This invaluable health resource was written by a team of health care administration experts

The Independent Medical Transcriptionist

Donna Avila-Weil, Mary Glaccum

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Editorial Review:

The comprehensive guidebook for career success in a medical transcription business.

HOW TO START and successfully run your own professional independent medical transcription business.

HOW TO ACHIEVE satisfaction and rewards from being a key player in the healthcare industry.

HOW TO MAXIMIZE income by taking full advantage of tax-saving opportunities.

Career opportunities abound in medical transcription, and two experienced independent medical transcriptionists share their secrets of success in this third edition of their best-selling reference book.

Information and advice on hundreds of topics and numerous resource lists. Covers skills vital to success; education; home office set-up; software; telecommunication; pricing; business operations; court reporters in medical transcription; ethics; risk management; finances; taxes; insurance; contracts; legal issues; and much more.

Updates on the latest time-saving equipment, marketing tips, software, voice recognition and internetworking.

Tables show standard regional billing rates and number of hours of daily transcription needed to generate $80,000 a year in billings in order to make $40,000 net income.