Medical Transcription Trends

As if the deadlines and quality goals were not enough, the medical transcription profession throws in some incomprehensible recordings for transcriptionists to deal with. Poor dictation can make a medical transcriptionist’s life really difficult. First, it eats up time making it difficult to meet deadlines. Second, it affects quality adversely. Third, it tests patience. This sums up how poor recordings affect a transcriptionist’s career.

As a medical transcriptionist, what can you do to avoid the hassle of dealing with incomprehensible recordings? OK, make a note of one thing. One or two bad recordings can happen, but if you have been getting them consistently, there is something wrong. You need to take some action before you spoil your goodwill.

Most of the time doctors are not aware that they are doing a bad job of recording information. So, you need to tell them. Tell them how an incomprehensible recording can affect the output. Yes, you have to be tactful when you mention this, but you have to mention it nonetheless. You can cite example to them but make sure you don’t make them feel they are bad. Doctors are pressed for time and that is why you exist. What you need to tell them is that a proper recording will help avoid follow-ups, helping save their time and yours.

In the medical transcription profession, your work is dependent on others, on the input you get. You cannot risk your career by living with bad recordings. Voice your concern before it is too late.

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