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Clinical Transcription Services

Accurate, GDPR-compliant transcription for NHS and private practice clinicians - delivered by human-only, UK-based specialist typists with expertise across all major clinical specialties.

Clinical documentation is one of the most time-consuming parts of a clinician's working week. Clinic letters, discharge summaries, referral correspondence, operative notes - each one takes time that could be spent with patients, on research, or in recovery.

 

OutSec Medical removes that pressure. We provide fast, accurate transcription of your clinical dictations, delivered by specialist typists who understand your terminology, your templates, and the standards your documentation must meet. Every transcript is produced by a human professional. No AI-generated content. No offshore processing. No shortcuts.

 

Whether you are a consultant in private practice dictating outpatient letters after a full clinic, or an NHS clinician managing a high volume of referral correspondence, our service is designed to work quietly in the background - so you can focus on what you trained to do.

Who this service supports

We support clinicians across all major specialties in both NHS and private practice settings, including:

Core Clinical Specialties

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  • General and Primary Care

  • Internal Medicine and Subspecialties

  • Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties

  • Paediatrics and Child Health

  • Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine

  • Mental Health and Psychiatry

  • Emergency and Acute Care

  • Anaesthesia and Critical Care

  • Rehabilitation and Allied Specialties

Diagnostic and Specialist Services

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  • Imaging and Radiology

  • Diagnostic Specialties and Pathology

  • Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)

  • Ophthalmology and Eye Care

  • Dermatology

  • Dentistry and Oral Health

  • Occupational Medicine

  • Private Practice and NHS - all settings

  • Veterinary Medicine

If your specialty is not listed here, please get in touch.

In over 20 years of operation, we have rarely encountered a clinical field we cannot support.

What is included

Every OutSec Medical clinical transcription account includes the following as standard. There are no add-on fees for the features below - they are part of the service for every client, from your first dictation.

  • Transcription of clinic letters and outpatient correspondence

  • Discharge summaries and operative notes

  • Medical reports, referral letters, and administrative correspondence

  • Formatting to your agreed templates and house style

  • A dedicated specialist typist assigned to your account

  • A trained backup typist for continuity during leave or high demand

  • Secure OutSec FileManager for audio upload and transcript return

  • Integration with your preferred practice or case management system where available

  • Free OutSec Speak App - turns any smartphone into a professional dictation device

  • Pay only for the minutes you record - no minimum usage requirement

  • No monthly contracts and no setup fees

  • Dedicated Account Manager as your single point of contact

How it works

Record Your Dictation

Step 1 - record your audio

Download the free OutSec Speak App - once - (available on iOS and Android) or use your existing digital recorder. Record your clinical notes, report, or correspondence as you normally would.

Upload Securely

Step 2 - upload your audio to a secure File Manager

Audio files are uploaded directly through your secure OutSec File Manager, accessible from any device. Your files are encrypted and handled in full compliance with UK GDPR.

Typed by a Specialist

Dedicated Typist

Your dedicated typist receives the audio and produces a fully formatted transcript using your agreed templates and terminology preferences. A backup typist is always available to maintain continuity.

Receive and Review

Returned to FM

​Your completed transcript is returned to your File Manager within your agreed timeframe - ASAP or 24 hours for standard and ASAP or 6 hours for priority. Review, download, and send. No chasing required.

Turnaround times & rates

All rates are charged per audio minute recorded. There are no setup fees, no minimum spend, and no monthly contracts.

You pay only for the work completed.

Transcription

Standard

£1.40 per audio minute​

(excl VAT)

  • turnaround asap / within 24 hours

  • dedicated typist

  • dedicated Account Manager

  • secure File Manager access

  • Free mobile recording app

Transcription

Priority

£1.70 per audio minute​

(excl VAT)

  • turnaround asap / within 6 hours

  • dedicated typist

  • dedicated Account Manager

  • secure File Manager access

  • Free mobile recording app

Pre-drafted document

fix-'n-format

£0.50 per minute (excl VAT)

Standard turnaround asap, but within 24 hours

£0.60 per minute (excl VAT)

Premium turnaround asap, but within 6 hours

No contracts and you only pay for the audio time you've recorded. 

Secure, Accurate & Fast

"The quality of the letters are excellent and well written.
 
The swift return of the letters have helped the parents about the management plans as well as providing clear communications to GP.
 
Outsec provides a very good service.
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The letters return on the same day, sometimes within few hours."
Dr IM Hii
Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Get Started with OutSec Medical

Setting up your OutSec Medical account takes less than 24 hours. There is no setup fee, no minimum commitment, and no long-term contract. Speak to our team and we will match you with a specialist typist who understands your field and your workflow.

Create Your Profile

no setup fee | pay only for what you use

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