such as diagnosis, modes of treatments and medical reports for transcription without face-to-face interaction with the transcriptionist. The medical transcriptionists, who are specialist in medical language, transcribe recorded dictations into the printable documentation. They use a variety of transcription programs and processing equipments including earphones, foot pedals etc. Communication among medical personnel takes a number of forms- oral, dictated, written and transcribed.

To become a successful freelance medical transcriptionist, the transmission of information must be accurate, concise yet detailed, and prompt. Therefore, transcriptionist requires a solid knowledge of medical terms, grammar and sentence construction. These skills will help them to edit and proofread medical reports for correct language, punctuation, format and clarity of meaning. Working experience as an employee of a medical transcription company will give a valuable return to start-up a home based freelance medical transcription.