Medical Transcription Process

Medical transcription is the conversion of voice files dictated by medical professionals, into electronic data files in a prescribed format. Doctors dictate on a daily basis, their observations and findings on individual patient consultations, into convenient recording devices like handheld cassette recorders or state-of-the-art digital recording devices.

The severe time constraints placed on the medical fraternity during peak times and the concurrent documentation overload gave rise to the evolution of medical transcription as a separate function, supporting the core activities of healthcare.