http://www.medicaltranscriptionoutsource.com/verbatim-transcription/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:08:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.medicaltranscriptionoutsource.com/verbatim-transcription/comment-page-1/#comment-723 lobo Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:16:32 +0000 http://www.medicaltranscriptionoutsource.com/?p=66#comment-723 The issue is assertiveness -- The transcriptionist does not 'feel' that she/he should confront the physician over poor dictation and, thus, it continues. Why is this not such an issue in the legal field? The issue is assertiveness — The transcriptionist does not ‘feel’ that she/he should confront the physician over poor dictation and, thus, it continues. Why is this not such an issue in the legal field?

]]> http://www.medicaltranscriptionoutsource.com/verbatim-transcription/comment-page-1/#comment-121 S. Colucci Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:32:32 +0000 http://www.medicaltranscriptionoutsource.com/?p=66#comment-121 How can verbatim transcription become the "new" way to transcribe? Experience MTs must consistently and regularly edit as they type, including simple grammatical errors to knowing the differences in diagnostic terms that would/could result in liability. Risk Managers have to know that by the time a serious error in a report becomes a legal liability, the actual dictation is long gone, leaving the MT without a defense and proof that she/he typed "verbatim". It would be a weak defense for both the MT and the doctor. Ultimately, the dictator is responsible for his signed off reports. Another possiblity is that outsourcing overseas is also causing this relaxed attitude, i.e. poorly composed report; lack of editing skills.... I believe the key word here is that a "good" transcriptionist will know what needs to be changed, and will also know when to flag questionable medical terminology to allow the dictator the option to correct his/her own mistakes. I'll stick to the right way of doing transcription and would not compromise my professional background and skills if told otherwise, even if it meant finding another gig, as there are plenty of responsible dictators out there who know and appreciate the seasoned MT to do the right thing when transcribing. Thanks for listening, and I meant everything I just said "verbatim"!!! How can verbatim transcription become the “new” way to transcribe? Experience MTs must consistently and regularly edit as they type, including simple grammatical errors to knowing the differences in diagnostic terms that would/could result in liability. Risk Managers have to know that by the time a serious error in a report becomes a legal liability, the actual dictation is long gone, leaving the MT without a defense and proof that she/he typed “verbatim”. It would be a weak defense for both the MT and the doctor. Ultimately, the dictator is responsible for his signed off reports. Another possiblity is that outsourcing overseas is also causing this relaxed attitude, i.e. poorly composed report; lack of editing skills…. I believe the key word here is that a “good” transcriptionist will know what needs to be changed, and will also know when to flag questionable medical terminology to allow the dictator the option to correct his/her own mistakes. I’ll stick to the right way of doing transcription and would not compromise my professional background and skills if told otherwise, even if it meant finding another gig, as there are plenty of responsible dictators out there who know and appreciate the seasoned MT to do the right thing when transcribing. Thanks for listening, and I meant everything I just said “verbatim”!!!

]]>