Medical Transcription
§Definition of Terms
§ Uploading Files
§The process of transferring files from a work station (computer) to a server (specialized, more powerful computer).
§ Example: An audio file is uploaded to server where it is available to authorized individual.
§Downloading Files
§ The process of transferring files from a server to a computer.
§ Example: A Medical Transcriptionist has to download an audio file from the server to his/her computer for transcription.
§File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Server
§A server-type computer configured to  allow easier and faster transfer of files. FTP is the protocol used for exchanging files over the internet.
§This is the most common method of transferring files used in medical transcription.
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