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The key to growing one’s transcription proficiency is through practice. Nothing canreplace the value gained by listening to physician dictation and transcribing what hasbeen dictated. To that end, the CD-ROM found in the back of this book contains 50dictated reports in the field of orthopaedics, along with corresponding Answer Keys.The reports range in complexity from easiest to most difficult. Each Answer Key isavailable as a PDF file, which not only displays the final transcribed report, but hasalso been carefully reviewed to provide valuable feedback on the various componentsof the report, to point out challenges specific to the dictation, and to indicatecommon stumbling blocks encountered when transcribing these types of reports.Where applicable, sources for grammar, style, and usage rules have been incorporatedinto the PDF Answer Keys.

Each Answer Key is also available as a Microsoft Word file. Please note that the MSWord files do not include feedback, so it is recommended that you review the PDFfile when comparing your transcribed report to an Answer Key. The MS Word files areparticularly useful in the classroom or for electronically comparing your transcript tothe Answer Key.

When transcribing the reports, use a report format (headings, spacing, etc.) withwhich you are familiar, or use the format that is required by your facility. Note thatthe formatting you use in your report will probably not match what appears in theAnswer Key, but this is acceptable as long as you remain consistent with yourheading styles.

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To access the Medical Transcription Practice Audio Dictation Files and AnswerKeys, install the Creating Orthopaedic Reports CD-ROM to your computer by

following the steps on the registration card located in the CD pocket in the back ofthis book.

Using Your Foot Pedal with Stedman’s Medical Transcription SkillBuilders Audio Dictation Files

The Medical Transcription Practice Audio Files are designed to play through yourdefault wav player. This feature allows you to play and transcribe these reports usingthe program of your choice.

If the program you wish to use to play the Stedman’s audio dictation files does notlaunch when you open an audio file from the Stedman’s Medical Transcription SkillBuilders menu, you will need to change your default wav player settings.

To learn how to change your default settings, please refer to the User’s Guide or HelpFiles that came with your audio player or foot pedal. Alternatively, you can followthese instructions to modify your default wav player settings:

1. Locate any wav file on your hard drive, right-click on it, and choose OpenWith. . .

2. Scroll through the list of programs to locate your preferred audio player or footpedal program.

OR

Choose Browse... and locate the EXE file for your audio player or foot pedal.

3. Select the box that says Always use the selected program to open this kind offile and click OK.

Once you have modified your default wav player settings, return to the Stedman’sMedical Transcription Skill Builders menu and choose one of the audio dictation files.The audio file will now play through the program you selected in the steps above.

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