Medical transcription (MT) is the manual processing of voice reports dictated by physicians and other healthcare professionals into text format.

The MT team of a hospital typically receives the voice files with dictation of medical documents from healthcare providers. The voice files are then converted into text.

The transcribed medical reports are usually created in digital format and submitted to the hospital’s Electronic Health Record  or Electronic Medical Record system.

Today, the medical field relies on speech recognition software and medical transcription software for transcribing.

Medical professionals require a wide range of transcription services on a day-to-day basis. Their duties involve the following:

• Transcribe the voice recordings of a patient’s medical history for a variety of medical specialties including Radiology, Acute Care and Oncology.
• Interpret medical information and categorize the data in notes, operative reports, patient records, consultations and discharge summaries.
• Review and edit the transcription of speech recognition apps to ensure the accuracy of medical terminology and optimize patient care.
• Enter patient information into the organization’s medical records system.