Okay, let me get this straight. The doctor dictates onto his digital recorder, connects to the FTP site where he saves it as a wav file, or does he save it as a wav file first and then he connects to the FTP site? At that point, I connect to the FTP site, open the file, use my wav pedal and PC to transcribe the dictation. Is that right? Or not? I think I've got it, I'm just so afraid to dive off into this.

Also, should I buy the doctor a digital recorder? What about the 800 number? If the doctor calls using the telephone, how do I get the dictation onto my computer to use with the wav pedal?

I know this is a lot, but I'm very serious about changing to digital, and I want to know exactly what I'm getting into.

Thank you so very much for any and all help!

Neurolady-

There are so many options for a doctor to dictate. If they are using a digital hand held recorder they upload the file to the FTP site. Most transcription software is compatible with many different types of file formats, so you may not need to worry about converting things.


With a call in (800 number) they call in, do their dictation, and that file can be sent to you by Email, or to an FTP site for you to download.


Always remember HIPAA! You can never be too careful with encryption and such. Just in case, encryption allows you to in a way "hide" voice files and transcribed files so if someone else gets to it they cannot read or hear any of it to protect patient or client confdentiality.


WHOO! That was a lot. I hope this helped a little, and good luck switching over! Digital is a great way to go and makes taking on new clients pretty easy!

I too decided to go digital but went with a TASP because I didn't want to have to deal with the FTP issue. I also transcribe from different PCs with all of my data on a jump drive (a small device that you can attach to your keychain).

With a TASP, the doctor just moves all of his voice files from his recorder to the TASP's website, and then you log in to their website and download all the voice files and then transcribe them from your computer with your PC and wav pedal.

I use MetroScript TASP because they have a very low startup cost and a very low monthly minimum. I don't have a huge amount of digital dictation per month so this was the best option for me.

Good luck!