Is there a need for Medical Transcribers?

YES!

You might hear that transcription is a dying career due to Voice Recognition softwares, but that could not be further from the truth.

Medical health workers rely on Medical Transcriptions to assess the health of their patients and make an informed decision on the best course of action. An accurate Medical Transcription is vital. Having these records allows them to take into account previous medical conditions and treatment strategies, so their recommendations don't cause more harm than good.

Medical professionals use a high volume of recordings. A transcription is an effective and permanent written record of proceedings. And in any medical procedure, accuracy is really, REALLY important.

If AI softwares are so reliable, why aren't doctors and nurses just using AI themselves instead of hiring a transcription company to transcribe their files? The truth is that they have come a long way from when they first started, but they will never replace a human brain and ear. You have a specific talent to do a specific job. 


Your brain and ear are needed in this field


There is nothing like the hands-on approach to transcription. There is nothing like the hands-on approach to anything, actually. However, as technology moves forward, we need to consider its benefits.

Let's check the pros and cons about using AI in the Medical Transcription world.

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