Medical Transcription Guide: Do's and Don'ts

by Marilyn T. Fordney, Marcy O. Diehl, Marcy O. Diehl BVE CMA-A CMT AHDI-F, et al.

Book Overview

The updated and expanded 2nd edition of this popular pocket guide presents the information necessary to succeed in medical transcription. Topics are organized alphabetically by problem area for ease of reference. Each topic emphasizes the dos and donts, with examples of grammatical rules, styles, and actual formats from medical writings which demonstrate how these rules are used in practice. Readers will discover what to do, what not to do, and what...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721676502
• ISBN13: 9780721676500
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 647 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Medical transcriptionist MUST-HAVE!

This book is awesome for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, it's very comprehensive--containing grammar, spelling, medical transcription-specific info, frequently misused words & sound-alikes, lab values, and much more. This is my bible, even though it hasn't been updated for a while and is definitely due. I can't wait for the new version to come out! The spiral-bound version is a real bonus because it's so much easier to use and not lose your place.

Good Bargain

A lower priced alternative to similar books. I am learning medical transcription with little financial support and find this book works for me.Judi Croft

Easy to use and good examples given

I am a new MT and have found this book very helpful. The table of contents (listed alphabetically - nice) is on the back cover that folds over, which I have found easy to use. I LOVE that it is spiral bound, as it only takes up half as much space on my desk. It also includes appendices for items such as problem words, genus and species names, commonly used abbreviations, etc.

Read several pages prn as needed for education.

I purchased this book before I started my transcription service and it was immensely helpful. I refer to it often and will make it required reading for my staff as they come on board. It is a wonderful reference book even for those of us who are experienced but have the occasional "mental meltdown". I would recommend it to everyone interested in the field. (Please excuse any typo's - currently in bilateral braces for carpal tunnel) Shelby DellaRosa MedScribe Services, Inc