You therefore will need to stay informed by updating your medical drug and word references and by reading information on new drugs, medical procedures and diseases. This is why Medword dedicates pages solely to lists of medical reference books for MTs. Some companies like Meditech have programs that can be used to update or refresh your knowledge . Only you know what is best for you in your own situation. If you are an enlightened person, you know there is really no way to get rich without a lot of hard work.
Medical transcription is hard work but can be very rewarding both financially and personally.
Make no mistake however, if you think that having your own business is a way to sit back and let the money roll in, you could not be farther from the truth. Well, no one can answer that except yourself. You might want to answer some very general questions on Medword's BizQuiz page to see, generally speaking, if you have some of the basic traits needed to operate your own small business successfully. Experienced MTs read and participate in the board and are usually happy to answer questions. Continued . . .