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104 of 104 people found the following review helpful:
How To Become A Medical Transcriptoinist
I find this book to be very informative and well worth the money if you are considering going into medical transcription, either working for a doctor or hospital or starting your own home based business. I personally was considering starting my own business and attending a course to do transcription, but I decided to purchase this book first. I had sought out in...
Published on June 19, 2000 by Diana L. Whitman
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Needed a good proofreader-- ironically.
George Morton, How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist: A Career for the Twenty-First Century (Medical Language Development, 1998)
I have a problem with any book that stresses accuracy repeatedly while sporting even a handful of spelling and grammatical errors, much less one where you can't go ten pages without encountering another awkward phrase,...
Published on February 27, 2007 by Robert P. Beveridge
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104 of 104 people found the following review helpful:
How To Become A Medical Transcriptoinist, June 19, 2000
This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
I find this book to be very informative and well worth the money if you are considering going into medical transcription, either working for a doctor or hospital or starting your own home based business. I personally was considering starting my own business and attending a course to do transcription, but I decided to purchase this book first. I had sought out in depth information before, but could not find any until I found this book. It showed me in detail all of the steps to take to become a medical transcriptionist and what you have to do to stay on top of this profession throughout the years. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has even remotely thought about this as a profession or a home business. It's very informative and helps you step by step throughout the entire process of becoming a medical transcriptionist. The author has the years of experience in this field and he is straight to the point, honest and very helpful.
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
A Decent Review of Medical Transcription, May 9, 2002
This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
This book is not "what you'll need to become a medical transcriptionist", as in books and equipment. Rather, it is a general "What is Medical Transcription?" along with things to think about while studying to be one.I bought this book expecting the former but I'm not disapointed I read it. It explains the current situation in Medical Transcription as a job and answers questions like, "Is Medical Transcription right for me?" It also talks about the job itself and what one should expect - where does one work? are people paid well? However, I am looking for a book that helps one study on their own to be a Medical Transcriptionst. Most courses seem pricey so I decided to just begin studying on my own. There are tapes of Medcial Dictation (with their transcripts) available on eBay. Unfortunatly, this book did not help too much in this regard except to ephasize the necessity of being competent with Medical Terminology and the importance of being certified by the AAMT. If you're thinking about being a medical transcriptionst and want to read a gentle introduction to the field then this book is great but don't expect to read the exact steps to take for completing your own education.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent guide!, March 5, 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
This book answered every one of my questions about Medical Transcription. It brings you past those glowing home-training advertisements and gives the real facts about what is involved in the training and actual work of this profession. It outlines everything from what skills/traits are needed to the various workplaces. I appreciated Mr. Morton's first hand thoughts about Medical Transcription since I've never met any MTs!This is a definite must for anyone with some level of consideration for this well-respected career!
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
If you're interested in this career, buy this book first!, June 15, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
George Morton tells it like it is. He gives detailed descriptions of what medical transcriptionists actually do, along with the rewards and challenges faced by these professionals. Most useful for me, however, was how the book helped me to answer the question, "Is medical transcription for me?" If your answer is yes, he gives useful tips for getting an education and landing your first job. Invest in this book before you invest in training, reference books, or equipment!
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
Cuts to the chase, March 30, 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
George Morton did MT education a great service by writing this book. I was a perspective student, tired of trudging through all the commercial hype available on the internet regarding a career in MT. What I needed was a concise description of the day-to-day reality of transcription work. Morton provided it! He dispells the romantic visions of the perfect work-at-home-over-a-cup-of-coffee job; he describes the commitment required in obtaining an excellent foundation in medical terminology and pharmacology in order to perform transcription professionally and responsibly. He comments on the challenges of obtaining your first job when your resume is devoid of experience. He explains the grueling hours that can be involved in keeping up with private contracts to maintain happy customers. But he reinforces the truisms behind the IT-hype as well. You can work part-time. You can work from home. You can start your own profitable business - just be prepared to work. I loved this book for its impartial description of MT work - Thanks George!
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
great resource, February 6, 2000
This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
I bought this book based on the review I read online, as I am seriously considering a career in Medical Transcription. I was very pleased with Mr. Morton's thoroughness of the subject and his sharing of his 20 years of experience in this field. This book is easy to follow and takes you from the definition of a Medical Transcriptionist, through the positive aspects and "challenges" of being an MT, to great Medical Transcription resources. After finishing Mr. Morton's book I have decided that this is the career that I have been looking for and am looking forward to starting my training!
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
Honest Writing, September 20, 2002
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This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
I am just starting a medical transcription training course and this was one of the first books I bought. The book is very honest and straigh-forward and he doesn't try to sugar coat the aspects of the job. Gave me an honest look at what to expect.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
A excellent, comprehensive, user friendly resource guide!, October 21, 1998
By A Customer
This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
George Morton's HOW TO BECOME A MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST is a comprehensive, user friendly resource guide for all readers interested in pursuing a career in medical transcription. The book presents both the challenges and excitement of medical transcription and answers any questions the reader may have about this career choice. Morton, a nationally known expert in the field, gives an unbiased picture of the world of medical transcription, so the pros and cons of this career are discussed at length. He also provides a description of the necessary skills needed to become a successful transcriptionist and how to obtain those skills whether one chooses to work at home or in an office or hospital. This book is highly recommended for those people thinking about becoming a medical transcriptionist and for seasoned professionals interested in a well written book with extensive information and data about their field.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
A must for anyone contemplating a career in MT!, October 30, 1998
This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
As a medical transcription educator, I was thrilled to see this new book from George Morton. It is a realistic look at what the field of medical transcription has to offer ... the good and the bad. It's a worthwhile investment for anyone who is considering a career change to MT!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
A must-read for all aspiring MT's to be. Very informative., May 7, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist (Paperback)
This is a book written by a man who clearly loves his career as a medical transcriptionist. I found it to be downright funny at times, but most of all simply written and and containing just about all the information an aspiring medical transcriptionist would need to get started in his/her new career. The author even included his e-mail address in the book. I e-mailed him a question about schooling, and he very kindly replied by the following day with very good advice for me.
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