Tag Archives: Clinical Documentation

Electronic Documentation and the Role of Medical Transcriptionists

29-December-2014 MTS TEAM EHR Transcription

Though paper-based clinical documentation is transitioning to electronic clinical documentation, a human interface is still relevant to make the technology work optimally and that human interface already exists in the form of skilled healthcare documentation specialists as per the Association … Continue reading →

Why Accurate Clinical Documentation Is Essential for Bariatric Surgery

18-December-2014 MTS TEAM Medical Transcription

Weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is very effective for severe and medically complicated obesity with associated risks, even death. This treatment is used when less invasive weight loss methods fail. However, there are several risks associated with the surgery itself such as blood clot, excessive bleeding, lung or breathing problems and so on. Continue reading →

Google’s Patient-Doctor Video Chat Service to Facilitate Virtual Office Visits

30-October-2014 Julie Clements Healthcare News

Google is reportedly testing a service that connects patients with doctors over a video chat, across a limited number of users. As per the Verge report, when people search for basic health information (for example, knee pain), a blue icon … Continue reading →

Teledermatology Improving Health Outcomes and Reach

14-October-2014 MTS TEAM Medical Transcription

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) defines teledermatology as the remote delivery of dermatological services and clinical information with the help of telecommunication technology. There are two types of modalities in this health care model – ‘Store-and-forward’ in which digital images and associated patient data are sent and forward to the specialist for storage and consultation, and ‘Live-interactive’ in which providers and patients interact through live video using a variety of peripheral hardware attachments to enhance the consultation. Continue reading →

How Dermatologists Can Prevent Misdiagnosis of Cellulitis

06-October-2014 Julie Clements Diseases and Conditions

A new study published in JAMA Dermatology Journal says that dermatologists have a great role to play in preventing misdiagnosis of cellulitis and overuse of antibiotics. As per the study, primary care, urgent care, hospitalist and emergency physicians often lack … Continue reading →

Nurses and PAs Can Ease Rheumatology Workforce Shortage

18-September-2014 Rajeev Rajagopal Rheumatology Transcription

A workforce study of rheumatology in the U.S. was conducted recently and it was revealed that the high demand for rheumatology services will cause a shortage of rheumatologists in the next several decades. A group of American researchers administered a … Continue reading →

Google Glass in Emergency Room Settings

11-September-2014 Julie Clements Emergency Room Transcription

As a wearable device with the capability to take pictures and videos and access the Internet using voice commands, Google Glass is considered to be an effective tool in the healthcare field. It was reported this March that the Rhode … Continue reading →