Numbers can be a problem for dictators, and consequently for transcriptionists.  Developing a few good dictation habits can go a long way towards more accurately transcribed documents.  It’s easy to dictate numbers and dates so that there are no misunderstandings … read more

There are several reasons for medical transcription errors in reports. Transcription Oriented:  poor quality transcription resulting from poor quality typing, an improperly trained transcriptionist or reports not being edited by a second qualified transcriptionist Dictator Oriented:  poor quality recording, including … read more

We all want to sound coherent and intelligent when we dictate.  The reality is that, like all skills, dictating is something that you need to practise to get good at. From a medical transcriptionist’s perspective, the best dictators do the … read more

The English language has many words that are similar enough to each other to cause confusion.  Here’s a list of some of them, and their correct usage.  can/could denotes ability or power to do something may/might suggests doubt; also expresses … read more

Sometimes it’s easy for those of us in the medical transcription profession, to forget that some people don’t know just what medical transcription is.  Simply, it’s typing a letter or report that a physician has dictated. Years ago, we had … read more