Medical transcription encompasses various types of reports, each serving a distinct purpose. MOS Medical Transcription Services is an experienced medical transcription company that serves all specialties.
In this podcast, Jessica Schwartz, Solutions Manager at Managed Outsource Solutions (MOS), discusses what are the essential medical transcription reports?
Podcast Highlights
00:43 What Are the Essential Medical Transcription Reports?
02:28 Why MOS Medical Transcription Services?
What Are the Essential Medical Transcription Reports?
It involves converting healthcare providers' dictations into text format. It plays a vital role in creating the patient’s medical history, which is used for reference by healthcare providers, medical practices, and insurance companies.
Medical transcription reports come in various types, each serving a specific purpose. These reports serve as a crucial part of the patient's medical record, which leads to improved communication, streamlined workflows, and enhanced patient care.
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Understanding the Various Types of Medical Transcription Reports
00:43 What Are the Essential Medical Transcription Reports?
History and Physical or rather “H&P”:
- Comprehensive overview of the patient's medical history
- Physician's examination findings and
- Includes past illnesses, surgeries, and current symptoms
Discharge Summary:
- Summarizes the patient's hospital stay
- Includes diagnoses, treatment provided, and recommendations for post-discharge care
Operative Report:
- Includes pre-operative diagnosis, the procedure itself, findings during the surgery, and post-operative instructions
- Also outlines the surgical procedures performed
You also need the Consultation Report:
- Is generated when a specialist provides an opinion or advice regarding a patient's condition
- Details the specialist's assessment and recommendations
The Progress Notes:
- Documents the patient's ongoing medical progress
- Typically used during hospitalization or follow-up visits
- Includes changes in treatment plans, test results, and updates in the patient's condition
The Radiology Report:
- Provides detailed descriptions of abnormalities
- Aids in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
- Interprets findings from imaging studies like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs
And finally,
Pathology Reports:
- Helps diagnose diseases or conditions
- Summarizes the results of laboratory tests on tissues or fluids
- It also guides treatment decisions
02:28 Why MOS Medical Transcription Services?
Make sure to choose the right medical transcription company to ensure accurate and reliable transcription of your dictated notes. As a leading medical transcription company, MOS Medical Transcription Services has several years of extensive experience in multi-specialty transcription. We provide our services to healthcare entities ranging from individual physicians, clinics, and hospitals to medical management companies across the US.
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