2007-03-03 09:20:00 · 6 answers · asked by rohit 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
There should always be a need. At the moment a lot of the transcripts work is outsourced to India, where (not bein racist, its a fact) their command of medical terms is lacking. Hence major **** ups in peoples notes. When they have learned their lesson, you should be very employable.
2007-03-03 09:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by jeanimus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi rohit. In the near term (maybe 10 years) this will probably be an excellent field. However, outsourcing is real and technological advances are real. Both are a threat over the long-term to this type of career. It is only time before voice transcription software will be truly good and there will be little need for a human to intervene in the middle (between the dictation and the printed page).
In the near term, there may be plenty of work. However, I would consider using this type of career as a stepping stone to something more in the medical field for the long run.
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-03-03 10:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An excellent career! Here is how you can know: Research and clinical physicians speak constantly around the world. They need sonmeone to take down their words. There is a concern that people can transmit voice to India, and an English-literate Indian can transcribe that. But there is a finite number of Indians literate in English and medicine. India is running out of Indians. Also, one must get it accurately. Have you ever watched TV where people typing are trying to keep up with the broadcast and getting the words wrong, hearing the words wrong?
2007-03-03 09:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like typing and medicine and want to fit in career with family - go for it - medical research transcription tapes are more interesting and more lucrative.
2007-03-03 09:29:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll be behind a computer most of the day, not get paid very much, yet we love you, need you, and would appreciate you if you knew and loved your job!
You'll be making a difference in many people's lives, yet you'll never see their faces or ever say hello to them.
2007-03-03 09:59:44 · answer #5 · answered by freebird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you explain what medical transcriptions are?
2007-03-05 04:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by happy girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋