Diehl & Fordney's Medical Transcription Techniques & Procedures

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.Diehl, Marcy O. is the author of 'Diehl & Fordney's Medical Transcription Techniques & Procedures' with ISBN 9780721695686 and ISBN 072169568X.