Transcription is the production of a written version of material originally presented in spoken form. It records the actual events- every significant detail of a performance including the intensity and momentum of events in the order in which they occur. That’s why, a transcription is a kind of historical document, whose purpose is to record every detail of something that has already occurred really.

New technologies are introduced everyday and applied in the field of transcription. However, there may certain technical issues arise while transcribing a quality document. The process of transcription may disclose or obscure certain information.

1. Digital, phone-in dictation-These are the replacement of hand-held tape recorders. A transcriptionist should have the capability to download audio files and voice mails for transcription. Digital hand-held devices are now available that record to a memory card and can generate audio files you can place on disc. Some exiting formats for digital audio files are WAV, MP3, WAV, VOX, DVF, MSV etc. New formats are coming all the time. Therefore, a  transcriptionist should be well- equipped and well- versed with new technologies to avoid technical problems.
2. Format-Different kinds of layout formats are suggested based on the number of speakers and purpose of transcription. Print outs, electronic files on disc-word perfect, text files etc, and emailing files-various formats to choose from. If your equipment uses a particular audio format, then you have limited choices.
3. Tape sizes-Normally, three sizes of tapes are available as micro, regular and executive. Other sizes like video tapes are also given for transcription. Transcription machines are available for different tape sizes. Longer tapes tend to jam easily while starting and stopping.
4. Most popular recorder use a single track audio. Recording on the fastest speed produces higher quality dictation. Multiple track recorders, used in courtrooms provide superior transcripts. Transcribing on single track, double or multiple track requires professionals, otherwise arises technical issues.

Medical transcription service is the conversion of voice-recorded reports as dictated by the physicians or other health care professionals into text format. A person engaged by a medical transcription service converts the confidential information of a patient into a written text document. This can be performed in a hospital or by medical transcription service provider from a off-site locations.

While transcribing directly for a doctor or a group of physicians, there are specific formats to be used, depending on the doctor’s specialty of practice. Mainly patient’s history and physical exams are transcribed. It can be done via telephone, digital recorder or a PC.

It is very important that a medical transcription service document is properly formatted, edited and reviewed. If a medical transcription service accidentally types a wrong medicine, the patient could be at risk. A medical transcription service provider is constantly challenged to learn about new medicines, new procedures and new doctor-specific phraseology, accents etc.

Important services provided by the medical transcription service providers to their customers:-

1.  Accuracy - transcribes accurately, utilizing correct punctuation, grammar and spelling.
2.  Timely delivery and prompt service. 
3.  Cost-effective rates. 
4.  Strict confidentiality.
5.  Quality assurance

Accuracy and attention to every detail are the most important factors in determining the medical transcription service you will choose. The daily challenges faced by any medical transcription service provider are comprehending variation in speech patterns, various accents and dialects and continuous developments in the field of medicine and medical technology.