Medical transcription as a profession. Medical transcription as a profession.
Medical transcription is the process of turning physician dictated notes into written transcripts.
There are some new dictation devices on the market using computer technology, but traditionally the transcriptionist is typing dictation from a microcassette tape or some device the physician has used to record their dictation. The transcriptionist uses a tape recorder with a foot pedal to be able to stop and start the tape while listening to the dictation. A set of headphones is also used in order to hear the dictation more clearly. The transcriptionist types the dictation and then forwards the work on for delivery to the physician. There are two main skills required in medical transcription.