This best selling learning package uses a simulation approach to provide students with a working knowledge of the most common medical reports. Learners first transcribe a variety of reports related to 10 inpatient case studies taken from actual medical reports. Reports transcribed include history and physical examination, operative, pathology, radiology, and discharge summary. New features in this edition include: *Qauli-Care Clinic, allowing learners to transcribe a series of realistic outpatient reports. *Free practice software, providing practice in Word or WordPerfect. *CMTips including help with difficult terminology. *New Internet resources section. (medical assisting, medical transcription) ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual ISBN: 0-7668-0324-4 Audio Tapes ISBN: 0-7668-0323-6

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

This book is really for beginners as it stated:

I did not have any problem understanding this book as I am a medical coder and is familiar with a few medical terms and meanings. However, I am glad that this was one of the many medical transcription books that I bought, and not the ony one. By going through my other books I realize that there are lots more information in the other books than this. However, this book is good for what it is; beginning medical transcription. n my opinion, it certainly is a beginners book which gives you examples of terms,... more info

Hilcrest Transcription:

This is exactly the book I was looking for. The information and examples are fully explained. My only criticism is that the book is specific to Hillcrest Medical Centers and affiliate care facilities. Other formats will most likely be used wherever I work but the information necessary for each document is explained. Before beginning with a new employer, I will get an example of their formats. But the information is perfect for me as someone learning the field. I see where this book will be used as reference... more info

Not realistic at all:

I was looking for a job that would hold my interest and support me well while I'm going to school. I heard about medical transcription and thought it sounded great. I have taken two medical transcription courses. The first course was at my local vocational school and they used this series of textbooks. The second course was through an online school that specialized in mt training.
This book is terrible if you are using it with the expectations of getting a job after completing it. It only gives a very... more info

Second career?:

My daughter works with horses, makes very good money, but only works 20 hours a week. She was considering taking medical transcriptionist courses. I bought this book to give her a real taste of what the courses would be like. It would be a good additional career if she could work it around the horse training she loves and excels at. This book is perfect for anyone considering a medical transcriptionist career. I gives you a very clear idea what is involved in beginning transcription.

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