Medical Transcriptionist's Desk Reference

* Intuitive, problem-based organization
Time-saving! Information is organized by the type of problem or
situation that you're likely to encounter when you're
transcribing medical documents.
* Broad scope
Convenient! One resource provides just the right amount of
information for answers to the most common transcription
questions and considerations.
* Expert author
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relevance of the material.
* AAMT style
Consistent! The content reflects the AAMT style guidelines, a
direct tie-in with the accepted national standard.





CHAPTER 1 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Style Guidelines
Sample Medical Reports
Sample Medical Letters
Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts

CHAPTER 2 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Prefixes and Suffixes
Combining Forms
Commonly Used Medical Terms

CHAPTER 3 PHYSICAL EXAMINATION TERMS
General Terms
Terms Related to Vital Signs
Terms Related to the Skin
Terms Related to HEENT
Terms Related to the Neck
Terms Related to the Chest and Breasts
Terms Related to the Lungs
Terms Related to the Heart
Terms Related to the Abdomen
Terms Related to the Back
Terms Related to the Extremities
Terms Related to the Rectum
Terms Related to the Genitourinary Tract and Pelvis
Terms Related to Neurological Conditions
Terms Related to Mental Status

CHAPTER 4 BODY SYSTEMS
Cardiovascular System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Integumentary System
Musculoskeletal System
Nervous System and Psychiatry
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Urinary System

CHAPTER 5 ONCOLOGY
Cancer Classifications
Radiation Oncology Terms
Oncology Medications

CHAPTER 6 LABORATORY TESTS
Medicare Chemistry Panels
Complete Blood Count with Differential
Normal Laboratory Values
Laboratory Tests
Laboratory Test Abbreviations

CHAPTER 7 MICROBIOLOGY
Gram-Positive Aerobic Bacteria
Gram-Negative Aerobic Bacteria
Yeast and Yeast-like Microorganisms
Anaerobes
Haemophilus

CHAPTER 8 RADIOLOGY
Radiology Studies

CHAPTER 9 DRUG LISTS
Commonly Used Drugs
Commonly Confused Drug Names

CHAPTER 10 CONFUSING WORDS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND EPONYMS
Commonly Misused Words
Commonly Used Medical Abbreviations
American and International Symbols, Abbreviations, and
Measurements
Medical Credentials
Commonly Used Eponyms