The Home Medical Transcription Shop

A home based medical transcriptionist requires the following software and hardware for doing home based medical transcription. You may make a note of these for your reference. They are, 1. Microsoft Word. 2. Express Scribe Audio Playback Software to hear the audio files.(Free Download Available from Express Scribe website). 3. Stedman's Electronic Medical Dictionary (CD-ROM for Windows) software to be installed in the computer. 4. Quick Look Drug Reference software to be installed in the computer. 5. Foot pedals for audio control. 6. Headset to hear audio.

Health-care is getting more and more advanced.  People today receive treatment from various hospitals and clinics.  Patient medical records need to be maintained for processing insurance claims.  Health-care policies require proper management of patient medical records.  Medical transcription has hence become a well-established profession and much sought-after career.  Medical transcription is projected to have good growth potential.