As a medical practitioner with a hectic schedule you’re probably on the lookout for a streamlined medical documentation process. And what better way than to opt for voice recognition software to take down all the important medical notes? However, you should be aware that this speech recognition software is not without its drawbacks.

Wondering what could possibly go wrong? Let’s have a look at some common errors that arise with using speech transcription software.

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Medical transcription is one of the most important aspects of the Canadian healthcare industry. From helping draft clinical notes to writing medico-legal reports, medical transcribers form a crucial part of the medical field. However, one wrong move on the part of the medical transcriber and you end up with a malpractice lawsuit for compromising on the health of your patients.

As a medical practitioner, it’s helpful for you to be aware of some of the common medical transcription errors that can occur. This way, you can prevent any grave consequences by nipping these medical errors in the bud.

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Medical transcription work involves listening to audio recordings made by physicians and other medical practitioners and turning them into text-based reports. These reports are then used to prepare patients’ discharge summaries, medical histories or other related documents. …