Tag Archives: Medical Transcription

How Neurology Transcription Service Can Help Avoid Hidden EMR Malpractice Risks

Till recently, most neurologists relied solely on neurology transcription service providers to maintain patient information. Electronic medical record (EMR) systems have made it easier for neurologists to manage patient data more accurately, efficiently, and in a comprehensive manner. They have … Continue reading

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Focused History Taking Critical for Evaluating Returned Travelers

With the rise in the incidence of travel-related infectious diseases, people traveling abroad are at a high risk of health problems. Zika is the latest in the list of travel-related health diseases. The History and Physical exam (H&P) has become … Continue reading

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Optimize EHR Documentation with Medical Transcription

One of the biggest criterions for successful adoption of Electronic Health Record (EHR) is integration of medical transcription. Electronic health records are implemented in healthcare units to help physicians improve care provision and co-ordination but it poses real challenges and … Continue reading

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Better Clinical Documentation with Medical Transcription

Medical transcription is the process of converting the dictations of healthcare professionals into a suitably formatted text record. It plays an important role in the medical documentation industry. However, with the advent of EHR or electronic health records, healthcare providers … Continue reading

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Proper Documentation of Patient Malnutrition Ensures Proper Care

A person who suffers a deficiency of the nutrients required for good health is said to be malnourished. While it is more common in developing countries, malnutrition is also a problem among children and adults in the United States. According … Continue reading

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EHR Graph Mistakes Impair Quality of Laboratory Data

Laboratory testing plays a crucial role in both health assessment and health care. The test results are used in the diagnosis and prognosis of disease, monitoring treatment and patient’s health status and population screening for disease. Accurate documentation of laboratory … Continue reading

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Electronic Lifestyle Counseling Documentation for Diabetes Care – An Analysis

When it comes to diabetes care, primary care settings can incorporate lifestyle counseling that focuses on helping people having diabetes adopt healthier eating habits and increase their physical activity. Many studies have proved that lifestyle counseling interventions can lower blood … Continue reading

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Curbing Diagnostic Errors in Healthcare Practices

Diagnostic errors are a persistent problem in healthcare practices. We have seen earlier how diagnostic errors are a top concern in the healthcare industry. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, recently published a report entitled ‘Improving Diagnosis in … Continue reading

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Documentation of Opioid Dependence Diagnosis Crucial for MMT

Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is the most widely known therapy for opioid dependence, which is a chronic relapsing disease that requires lifelong treatment. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), there is evidence that suggests that MMT is … Continue reading

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CDC Bats for MSM Status Documentation on Meningococcal Disease Reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned with the prevalence of meningococcal disease among men who have sex with men (MSM), and stresses the need to document MSM status on meningococcal case reports generated using EHR alone … Continue reading

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