Medical Transcription , is the system in which information given by a physician or other medical professional is converted into text and stored either electronically or as a hard copy in a patient's paper file. Medical transcription has quickly become a huge time, money and resource-saver for practices and healthcare professionals. ADVANTAGES OF MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION Effective Time Management When you're in the office, you know how easy it can be to get swamped with work. Patients may be referred at all hours of the day, schedules can vary widely from day to day, and just keeping things in order so you know where to go (and when) is one of the biggest jobs your assistants have. Unfortunately, this can make it very hard to fit creating reports into your schedule, especially just after you've seen the patient and the information is fresh in your mind. Dictation offers an effective way to get information down without needing for you to sit down and ty...