medical editor (ME)

Individual who reviews onscreen notes or a computer-generated hard copy document while listening to the physician’s voice on tape. The correctionist makes changes related to voice recognition errors such as corrections, changes, additions, and deletions. The final product is given to the physician for review before becoming part of the patient’s medical record. Also referred to as a correctionist . See also medical proofreader .

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