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About the Author:
Laura Bryan is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology. After working ten years in medical laboratories, Ms. Bryan transitioned to a career in medical transcription.
She has authored The MTs Guide to MS Word 3rd Edition and Technology for the Medical Transcriptionist, both published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (LWW). She was an associate editor for the CMT Review Guide and the RMT Review Guide published by LWW and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI). Ms. Bryan has published numerous articles in trade magazines and the professional journals of AHDI. In addition, Ms. Bryan has served on the AHDI board of directors and also on the AHDI staff.
Ms. Bryan and her husband Bob own MedEDocs, a transcription software and services company, and MTWerks, a technology consulting business. She conducts on-site training and online classes specifically for MTs using MS Word and Windows with a focus on productivity with accuracy.
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Technology for the Medical Transcriptionist
Laura Bryan MT (ASCP), CMT
Here is the first text that satisfies the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity’s (AHDI) model curriculum requirement for technology. As you advance through the text, you will be introduced to the essential hardware, software, and technology that all medical transcriptionists should know and may be required to use on the job. Not only will you learn new concepts and applications, you will also discover techniques to improve accuracy and productivity. Moreover, the concepts you learn will help you quickly adapt to future technology as it is developed.
Among the key topics are:
- Learning the basics of the personal computer, including hardware and software
- Customizing Windows XP and Windows Vista
- Keyboarding shortcuts for increased productivity
- Performing computer maintenance
- Ensuring computer and data security
- Using network and wireless connections
- Researching effectively using electronic resources and the Internet
- Using text expanders and word processing techniques to increase productivity and accuracy
For more information and to view sample chapters, visit the book’s companion website at http://thePoint.lww.com/BryanTech or stop by our AHDI booth to learn more and meet the author!
March 2009/ 624 pages/ 270 illustrations/ 978-0-7817-9713-9 |
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Medical Transcription Fundamentals
Diane Gilmore CMT, FAAMT
Medical Transcription Fundamentals, a holistic approach to the study of medical transcription, is a comprehensive, yet concise, manual written by a practicing medical transcriptionist for student medical transcriptionists and professionals looking to expand their skills. The conversational approach, filled with practical, “from- the-trenches” tips and advice, and 10 hours of actual physician dictation make this book particularly valuable to the new transcriptionist entering the field. For more information and to view sample chapters, visit the companion website at http://thePoint.lww.com/Gilmore.
2008/ 560 pages/ 105 illustrations/ 978-0-7817-6497-1 |
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The RMT Review Guide
Developed by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (formerly American Association for Medical Transcription)
This easy to use resource directly follows the outline of the Registered Medical Transcription (RMT) Exam administered by The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (formerly American Association for Medical Transcription). The RMT credential is a Level 1 credential and is designed for practitioners based in physicians’ offices, those working only with certain specialties, and also for the graduating medical transcription student. With this systematic approach to review and preparation, you’ll gain the confidence and competency you need for successful performance.
2006/ 512 pages/ 978-0-7817-6513-8 |
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The CMT Review Guide
Developed by Betty Honkonen, CMT, AHDI-F, Editor and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (formerly American Association for Medical Transcription)
The CMT Review Guide is the best resource currently available that follows the outline of The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (formerly American Association for Medical Transcription) Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) Exam. Every core content area of the CMT exam is topically addressed in this text. In addition to transcription standards and style, English language, medicolegal and privacy issues, and the healthcare record, The CMT Review Guide takes an organized approach to medical language by providing learning objectives and over 50 review questions (20 in print, 30 on CD-ROM) for each major body system covered on the exam. With this systematic approach, the test candidate will gain the confidence and competency needed for successful exam preparation and performance.
2005/ 714 pages/ 978-0-7817-6000-3 |
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