Thursday, August 13, 2009

Transcription errors

I was doing some research on transcription services today and found these priceless examples of medical transcription errors:

1. Bleeding began in the rectal area and continued all the way to Los
Angeles.
2. Since she can't conceive I've sent her to a futility expert.
3. Surgery will be performed under General Anastasia.
4. I saw your patient today, who's still under our car for physical
therapy.
5. I've asked him to call and let me know who he's feeling this week.
6. There was some concern about financial matters, but patient was told
she could apply for pubic assistance.
7. After her last child she had her tubs tied.
8. Infection resulted after she pimped a few popples.
9. Rectal exam reveals normal size thyroid.
10. His hands only feel better when he operates his cash register.
11. I instructed her to lie on the floor with her legs in the air, but
she said that's how she got pregnant last year.
12. Social history reveals this 1 year old patient does not smoke or
drink and is presently unemployed.
13. Patient called and left word that he had expired last week.
14. Patient came in today complaining of severe vaginal affection.
15. When she fainted her eyes rolled around the room.
16. While she was in the emergency room, she was examined, x-rated, and
sent home.
17. Prior to surgery she was prepped and raped in the usual fashion.
18. He's rather sedentary and drives a bust all day.
19. There's no weakness in her gluteus meatiest.
20. This chubby youngster needs a slim adult to look up to as a roll model

Neil