A simple, microcomputer-based transcription system for radiology reports

A simple, computerized system for radiology transcriptions at a small military medical treatment facility is described. This system can be implemented in any department having access to an MS-DOS-based microcomputer, and can be used by anyone with little or no computer experience or typing skills. Through the use of standard text, this method can expedite considerably the transcription of routine radiographic reports at a nominal cost.