Table of Contents

Part I

A Good Foundation                    Abbreviations

The Disciplines & Specialties of     Terms Used in Lab Work, Tests &
Medicine                             Procedures, including Names of
                                     Instruments, Chemicals, Compounds
                                     Cells

Branches of Science & Medicine

Rules & Hints for Transcription      Other Specialties
Styles

                                     Radiology

Terminology:  The Basics             Medications

Root Words                           Obstetrics & Gynecology

Common Abbreviations                 Orthopedics

Common English Terms                 Neurology

Basic Medical Terms                  Ophthalmology/Otorhinolaryngology

Directive/Positional Descriptions    Cardiovascular

Terms Relating to                    Respiratory/Allergy
Diseases/Syndromes/Symptoms

                                     Gastroenterology

Terminology:  Anatomy & Physiology   Urology/Proctology/Colo-Rectal

Muscles, Joints, Nerves & Veins      Internal Medicine

The Human Body                       Dermatology

Common Anatomical Terminology        Psychology

                                     Surgical

Terminology:  Specialties            Instruments, Equipment & Supplies,
                                     Terms Pertaining to Diseases,
                                     Syndromes & Disorders,and Surgical
                                     Procedures

Laboratory & Pathology Names of
Tests, Analyses & Procedures

Terms Used in Lab Work, Tests &
Procedures, including Names of
Instruments, Chemicals, Compounds &
Cells

PART II

Medical Dictation

• Styles of Charts & Letters
• Letters
• Charts & Medical Records