How to Set Up Digital Medical Transcription
When setting up digital medical transcription, there are a series of applications you must possess to make this system operational. First you need to choose a dictation system. Since this will be for a medical professional, hands-free versions such as the Stop-Start dictation system would be ideal. Next you need to choose an audio player. Express Scribe made by NCH is a high-quality audio player and it is also free. And lastly, you will need a word processing program for your transcriber to complete transcription of your audio files.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer with Windows (XP or higher) installed
- Start-Stop hands-free dictation system
- Express Scribe
Instructions
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Install the Start-Stop digital hands-free dictation system onto your computer. Insert installation CD, allow it to load on screen.
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Select recommended installation and select "Next." Continue to click "Next," until prompted to connect microphone and foot pedal.
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Connect microphone and foot pedal to your computer. When prompted, repeat the text you now see on the screen. The system will test the microphone to ensure it is working properly. Once you have finished select "Next." The next screen to load will test the foot pedal. All you will do is press the pedals to start and stop. After you have completed this test, select "Finish."
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Install an audio player for digital medical transcription. To use Express Scribe, you can download the file from the NCH website (see Resources). Once download is complete select "Install." Select "Recommended Installation" and then select "Next." Once all files have been installed select "Finish."
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Install a word processing program on the transcriber's computer. This could be Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, or Adobe Acrobat depending on your preference.
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