1. Writing Basics

2. Essential Writing Skills
Punctuation
Grammar
Spelling
Medical terminology
Correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling are fundamental aspects of good writing and are crucial in the medical field. Errors can result in financial costs and can even cost a patient's health or life. You must be familiar with both the basics of the English language AND ***medical terminology in order to be a good writer. Let's go over some of the fundamentals.

3. Knowledge Check

4. Punctuation
A woman without her man is nothing. With punctuation: A woman: without her, man is nothing.
The purpose of punctuation is to make a ***written message easier to understand. ***Punctuation can completely change the meaning of a sentence, as seen in this example. Knowing how to use it correctly is a crucial skill for the medical assistant. When doctors dictate information they will not include punctuation and this can often lead to confusion and errors. If you read something in a medical office that might have a different meaning if the punctuation were changed, ask for clarification to avoid potential issues.

5. Knowledge Check - Punctuation

6. Practice makes perfect!
Practicing good writing techniques will eventually make you a good writer. One thing that can help you even more is having someone else read your written documents and giving you suggestions on how to improve them. It’s tough letting someone else read and critique something you’ve written. Just keep in mind that doing so will help you become a better writer and that will make you a valued employee.

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