There are some medical transcription books I consider essential when building one’s medical transcription reference library. The books I specifically use and consider essential are listed under the Recommended Books section in the sidebar of this blog.

The Independent Medical Transcriptionist is an excellent book. I have met one of the authors and know that she and her co-author are exceptional certified medical transcriptionists who have been self-employed for many years. This is a must-have book, in my opinion, for those MTs who wish to work for themselves. When I purchased this book, it was a first edition copy. I am happy to see that it is now in its fourth edition. The authors are keen on keeping the information up to date as changes occur in this field.

The second book that I recommend, The AAMT Book of Style for Medical Transcription, is written by Clauda J. Tessier, CMT, who is as well known in the medical transcription field as Meryl Streep is in the acting field. This is a great standard to have; mine is so earmarked that I need to get a new copy!

I also recommend having a Dorland’s dictionary. I know there are other medical dictionaries out there, but the Dorland’s is the best, in my humble opinion.

Be sure to check out my recommendations from time to time; I’ll be adding new ones which I view as being the cream of the crop!

If you find any gems that you want to recommend, please let me know. Knowledge is a powerful thing, but sharing it makes us all powerhouses!

Regards, Mary