Medical Transcriptionist's Desk Reference, 1e

Medical Transcriptionist's Desk Reference, 1e
by Carolyn Collins-Gates

Medical Transcriptionist's Desk Reference, 1e
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Book Summary Information

Author: Carolyn Collins-Gates
Edition: Spiral-bound
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-05-09
ISBN: 0721697631
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: Saunders

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Book Review: Medical Transcriptionist's Desk Reference
Summary: 5 Stars

As a student I learned early on that anything that you can get your hands on would help you in your career path. As a student, attaining an AA degree in Medical Transcription, I found this book to be so very helpful, with much information, that was not only easy to understand, but even easier to follow. When you can obtain a reference manual that you will actually have sitting on your desk during transcribing, but knowing that you will use it in your job career path. I found this to be one of the best purchases that I have made, and I have spent almost 1,ooo.oo on books, manuals, references, and some DVD disks that will help me to make the very best decisions when I am employed and in my education, you cannot say anything bad about the this book. I absolutely love it!

Twila J. Rich
Honors Student
Kaplan University Online
AAS in Medical Transcritption

Summary of Medical Transcriptionist's Desk Reference, 1e

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.

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