Medical transcription is a valuable (and lucrative) medical service that does not require actual qualification in medical science. In simple terms, medical transcription deals with converting patient reports and records dictated by doctors into an electronic or paper format. Their notes are dictated into digital recording devices and outsourced to such units all over the world.

Medical transcription is also crucial in optimizing the commercial viability of medical establishments, since it facilitates efficient time management, elimination of backlogs and reduced operation costs. It is a highly specialized field and carries an enormous burden of responsibility. Errors, inconsistencies and delays in transcribed reports can have very grave legal and medical consequences for doctors and their patients.