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help please - keyboard -
Posted By: cs
My keyboard suddenly quit working? It is connected. Help!
Pet collar for surgery. I found this neat -
Posted By: ok
collar for my dog who just had surgery. It works better than one of those cones. It is called a no-bite cervical collar for pets. They are available on the internet.
Multiple antivirus/spyware/adware on at same time? -
Posted By: Renee
 Can you run multiple programs for antivirus, etc. at the same time, such as this PC Tools free antivirus that I keep talking about, and the AVG that I keep reading about?
I know you can only have 1 firewall, but I'm not sure about the other security software. Any input? This computer stuff is SO and confusing and oh so frustrating!
Thanks in advance.
eScription on last nerve -
Posted By: Anyone?
Posted over the weekend and got a response but just wondering, anyone else working on escription that the program is really, really slow, like jerky in the audio and then jerky for you to transcribe if doing straight typing? Had new ram put on and have fast access so really don’t know what else I can do, cleaned up the computer as far as defraging it. Any other ideas?
Indian call centre credit card 'scam' exposed -
Posted By: Tli
RE: Symantec (Antivirus) customers credit card information being sold.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/20/call_centre_credit_card_fraud/
Those of you who do a lot of lines (2000+) a day, -
Posted By: share your techniques! sm
Now I know a lot depends on how many characters per line but putting that aside: How do you get in a lot of lines every day?
Do you sit and work nonstop? Do you type at a leisurely pace or bang your keyboard as fast as you can? Do you use an expander? A word completion software like Smartype? Are you able to keep up with everything else - house, kids, DH? Do you just keep on typing till you get all the lines you want? Do you set a goal for yourself each day, or just type every chance you get and what you end up with is okay with you?
Just wondering cause I know even though I've been an MT many years (23) I am sort of spoiled. Had many years where I had easy money accounts and made money not really even trying and not working very hard. Well now I have canned my own accounts and working for someone else at a respectable line rate - but I find myself wanting to type 1000 lines a day and stop and I need to make more money than that. I guess I just got lazy!
So if you don't mind, share your tips!
Ever have one of those days -
Posted By: BEMT
 When you've typed an entire report and don't recollect having done it. You check it and it's correct. Frightening. My mind is elsewhere this morning. Too much caffeine (shh, don't tell my coffeepot). 
Any ho t dirt y bitc hes here! -
Posted By: MARIO BOSIO
i am on het wanna fuc k hard and deep so that my 12 inches long black rod reaches the thoroat of all the old MT bitc hes here.
Thank you Sarah1114 for your info on stop codes! -
Posted By: NYMT
I ran across that note from 1/22 today. I've been trying to figure out how do do that for the whole five years I've had this computer, but didn't even know what phrase to look for (ie, "stop codes"). You've just made my like a lot easier!!!
ER work -
Posted By: Cierra
Anyone know of any companies hiring for ER work? I have been typing them for 10 years and I don't like using DQS. Would prefer small company. Any advice would be so appreciated!!! 
Resume -
Posted By: late bloomer
Has anyone been able to actually log into the resume sectoin on the Job Seeker's board? I created a user ID/password last weekend and still get a log in error. Just wondering if anyone else has this problem.
Regarding EHR/EMR implementation -
Posted By: requirements (sm)
I have been trying to research this all morning, and I'm hoping you all have some knowledge to share. I know that President Bush called for electronic medical records implementation within 10 years back in 2004, but I'm wondering if there has been a date set for compliance by hospitals/large clinics and small practices, and whether it relates to federal funding versus private sector. Also wondering if this is something that is to be determined on a state basis, rather than federal, as the only specific date I was able to find was some information pertaining to Minnesota (I believe) requiring implementation of EHR by October 1, 2015. It seemed to pertain to federally/state funded facilities, but don't quote me on that.
My head is spinning right now with all the information, but most legal information I can find has more to do with the legal aspects of EHR in potential court cases rather than government requirements for having a system in place. Just wondering mostly how the little guys (MTs with 2 or 3 local physicians) are handling this, but also if an actual date has been set.
I sure would appreciate any information anyone here has to share about this.  TIA all, and have a great day everyone! 
What would you do -
Posted By: me
Just a couple of months ago I had a conversation with a recruiter (female) for a large national that you see on the job board all the time. During the conversation, she started talking about a lot of really gross things, I mean REALLY gross things involving a cat. I am not a prude by any means, but it made my jaw just drop. I turned the job down. I have wondered if I should say anything to the company manager.
Question for ICs -
Posted By: Meghan
How much tax do you pay as an independent contractor? I talked to somebody and they said you should set aside 25% of your income every paycheck (basically self employment tax plus income tax is 25% of your income) - that seems so high! I quit my job as an employee and am going to be an independent contractor for the first time. I do not regret my decision; however, I'm kind of disappointed that so much of my new higher earnings have to go to tax! Is this a correct figure, or an overestimate? Was told that about 15.3% is self employment tax and the other 10% for income tax.
Does anybody know what the going rate -
Posted By: need to know
per line is for a private account in the Philadelphila, PA area?
Has anyone had/have Bell's Palsy? -
Posted By: Michelle
This past Labor Day was my four-year anniversary of waking up with Bell's. I had surgery two weeks previously and they figured it was the "shock" to my body that triggered the herpes virus which caused shingles in my ear (yes very ouchy!) which then triggered the Bell's. After four years, I have the use of my left eye and I am able to hear out of my left ear. However, I still do not have use of the left side of my face (no smile).
The last few weeks I have been having tingling and twitching in my nose, cheeks and eye on the left side. Do you think this could be the Bell's still healing? If there was a surgery to repair my smile, I'd be the first one to sign up! They mentioned surgery when I first came down with it and I said absolutely not - I was only two weeks postop and wasn't going to go through another surgery. I'm regretting that decision now.
If you know of any information regarding surgery, healing - anything!, please let me know!
Michelle
is there a way to check -
Posted By: stressed outMT
on the latest updates and changes for MTs as far as style, format, etc. For example, when I first started working as an MT I was taught to type type II diabetes which has now changed to type 2 diabetes. Just wondering . . . .
My pet peeve -
Posted By: MSMT
I absolutely HATE it when, after having used docfinderplus.com (which is quite handy), I minimize it and then shortly after that I get scared right out of my chair when a "commercial" comes on.
What is the going rate -
Posted By: for typing from a hard copy? SM
I have someone who wants me to retype a book for them. Does anyone have any idea how much I should charge for this? by the page? line? TIA!
Upstate New York -
Posted By: Elsie
I have finished my MT course and I am waiting for my results, hopefully this week. I live near Glens Falls, New York, and was wondering if there was anyone here who was from my area. I would love to hear from anyone in the vicinity. Elsie
Teenage dress problems... -
Posted By: Mom of 3
Okay, I hate to ask this, but I need some unbiased opinions. My almost 18-year-old high school senior has of late been dressing in a lot of black. It's not weird stuff at all, other than a couple of camisoles that I'm not wild about, and she always wears a jacket with those. The thing is, she's happy, outgoing, going to school without trouble, doing her homework, happy around the family, planning her future, doing her own laundry, keeping her room clean, everything you could ask for. She calls us when she's out and keeps us posted where she's at, and works very part-time at a drug store. Her hair isn't dyed, she's not wearing weird make up, and isn't doing the weird jewely like dog collars or any of that.
But it bugs me! When I ask her she just says that she doesn't want to dress like the typical Abercrombie crowd. She does have some tan pants and a colorful sweater she wears here and there, but she really does love the black primarily. I'm a worry wart type and am just worried this will escalate into the look I spoke of above. She swears she's not interested in tattoos, piercings, or any of the rest of it. Should I just back off and leave her alone? Is this uncommon or just typical teenage "testing of the waters." She's never rebelled in any way before.
My niece is getting married later this month BUT they are -
Posted By: me
actually only throwing themselves an engagement party as their BIG wedding and reception will be next year. They are really getting married this year, I wanted that clear, they just have to save for their big fairy tale wedding. Anyway, we're invited to this little ceremony this year along with the "engagement" party. What is an appropriate gift for this kind of occasion? I'm not a cheapo but want something appropriate as next year are the big doings and of course the gift then should be bigger and nicer, or go with the nice gift now and the appropriate 1-year anniversary gift next year. Any ideas ladies or gents? Thanks.
RE: Endometrial ablation thread of a few weeks back... -
Posted By: gmg
I am going in on Friday morning to have this done and I am so psyched! I can't wait to get my life back. Thanks again to everyone who posted on my original thread with their experiences. Wish me luck!
Anyone use -
Posted By: MT4eight
a Comfort Keyboard? I just called them and they recommended the Comfort Keyboard, but it's $279. Just wanted anyone's opinion on this. I wanted to make sure it's a good thing and they're not just trying to sell me their most expensive keyboard.
Where do you buy foot pedals for your transcription. Who has the best foot pedals for sale. -
Posted By: MQPA
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generics -
Posted By: Meddy
anyone know of a website for generic drugs? THANKS VERY MUCH.
crow's feet... -
Posted By: help! sm
I am beginning to notice crow's feet around my eyes ...help! Any advice on a good eye cream to help prevent these from getting any worse would be sooo appreciated!
I have a tax question ...sm -
Posted By: Thinking of going IC
The taxes/financial link takes me to the States board (?) so I hope I can post this here.
I'm considering going from FT employee status back to IC, but it's been years since I was IC and don't remember for sure what the tax rule is... and my accountant at the time didn't know something about paying estimated tax and I ended up with a penalty for not doing so... long story and won't go there... fired him!
Anyway, my question is... What amount do you pay your self-employment tax on? For example: If an IC works for say two or three companies in a year and makes $30,000, and has $10,000 in business deductions like internet, phone, paper, postage, etc., do you pay your self-employment tax on the $30,000 gross or the $20,000 net?
I'm trying to look at the pros and cons of giving up employee status and trying to figure out how it would pencil out paying the whole SE tax myself, private insurance, etc. Whether the SE tax is paid on net income after deductions or gross income could be quite a chunk of change... and could change my mind about going IC.
Any info is appreciated... I am going to call my accountant tomorrow, but thought I'd ask here tonight and see if anyone knew. Thanks!
Looking for a good medical spellchecker that doesn't cost as much? -
Posted By: Help
Is everyone just using spellex or stedmans or are there lower cost alternatives?
How did you find them in the first place? Just curious because I don't want a cheaper product to act cheap also.
Any ideas?
TIA
I can't stand it any more! :) -
Posted By: Outta here......
I have sat here in my little chair and quietly typed all day without a peep of protest. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, I can hear the river tide, and....and....and......I have to get outta here! Just for a few minutes, I'm going to go dip my toes, catch a couple rays of sunshine, and watch the kids play. Actually, I think I'm going to play with them!
Come on, guys, let's go play! 
QA question -
Posted By: crispycritterMT
I'm a relatively new QA person but a 31 year MT veteran. I need some advice about the following statements: If the doctor dictates something like: "Will follow up the patient or Will call in a prescription" is it appropriate to put "We will call or We will follow" even though "we" is not dictated? I also had one: Will follow up on her biopsy and they put "She will follow up on her biopsy." Who is "we"? How does one know who is doing what? 
I personally as an MT would not put in "we" and I've been marking it out and explaining why I'm doing it. Let me say these are newbies. I try to never come across as condescending, just trying to teach and share some of my knowledge.
I'd like to see someone get some benefit out of my knowledge as it seems the only thing anybody want these days is a fast typing speed.  Whoops!
Need some feedback. Thanks!
What is your most annoying redundant speech pattern? sm -
Posted By: Lydia
You how doctors always seem to have a pet word? They will use it until you are ready to smack them.
Subsequently. Said by an ESL at least once in every sentence and pronounced sub see QUEENT ly. He is also says Prolene mess potch and plook for mesh patch and plug.
Next...next this, next that, next, now I...
At this moment. Did you know you can start every sentence in a 2-page report with at this moment?
then
then
then
and THEN I screamed and was heard in the halls of every hospital in America.
If anyone -
Posted By: hey all
is interested in USMTA then please email me. Thanks!
Help, please?? Word board -
Posted By: AlaMT
Urology - Procedure - s/l "pearly, pearlive, perlee???
Formatting -
Posted By: Angie
I have a few questions about formatting:
If more than 1 presciption is dictated should it be seperated with a period or a comma? For example: Prozac 100 mg. , Provigil 200 mg.
Thanks
Angie
Offered a position paying 9 cents per 65 line without spaces with headers and footers. -
Posted By: Kat
Is this a good deal?
MT pay -
Posted By: Sunflower
You know MTs are just not paid enough - we have to be so perfect - i have a part time job and it takes me all day - i just cannot do 150 lines an hour - how many of you are at the same point - 8 or 9 cents a line and only doing 100 lines an hour sucks - we work SO hard and have to be SO perfect with our words - why do we not get paid better - WHERE IS THIS profession going for MTs - we are just not paid enough - would like to hear other people comments - thank you.
C-PHONE -
Posted By: MTAdvocate
Can anyone tell me if I can obtain a C-phone model 0421 manual on line? I saw a couple of posts for free manuals, but they were old posts that did not give any results.
Any help is appreciated.
voice recognition -
Posted By: RJ
Has anyone who has worked on voice recognition made more or less money per line than regular systems? Please share your experience good or bad. Thanks.
Please read post about MDI team leaders -
Posted By: Liz M.
Hello all,
Kill me it you want to, but I didn't stay up this late at night just for fun. (Although I did have fun). Please read the MDI post about Team Leaders. (You have to go about 5 boards down)...
I honestly don't know why MDI-FL gets such a bad rap on MT Stars. I have to tell you, recently I "learned how to post" and that is how dense I am. Sue told me how. I think she created a monster.
Everyone says "Well this must be from management because it is a good post"... or "This is a pet from MDI" - WELL THIS IS FROM MANAGEMENT... So you all can tell me the good and the bad. I don't have PETS. I have MTs who work hard.
I know there is always good and bad in a company. We have made many mistakes, but honestly we are trying to learn from our mistakes. We have been in business since 1972. Sue and I are both MTs. I taught Sue transcription when she was 13 (much to her crying and dismay). (Sue is going to kill me for saying that).
If you all want to know what the deal is - here it is - MDI sold to Transcend (a really very good company) in February of 2005. We are operating as a separate entity from Transcend. MDI and Transcend have different policies that we are trying to combine to get the best of both worlds for transcriptionists.
MDI has an open door policy. Just call me at 800-205-7047 or e-mail me at Liz@medicaldictation.com.
I know we must not be the best transcription company in the world, but darn it - we try. We do not give our work overseas (God forbid). We try to be fair to our MT's. We give great benefits (though - our family insurance is high).
We have done many hiring practices wrong in the past, which we are trying to correct. (Too long to get an MT on board).
AND, I am sure all of you can tell me what else we have done wrong. lol... Bust by bubble on my first post on the Main Board. ....
I am open mostly for the BAD things you guys feel MDI-FL has done to give us a bad reputation on this board. Say what you want, I really appreciate all of you guys input. Go anonymous. (lol)... I want to change what you think we are doing wrong.
OK. I did it. Let's hear it.
Thanks a lot,
Liz
Post word questions on the Word board. -
Posted By: Administrator nm
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doc made a funny....sm -
Posted By: ss
Patient's name was something like CHVTLRAK...doc spells it, then he comments "Gee, that last name starts with 6 consonants........I think he'd better buy a vowel from Vanna". I was ROFL. Just had to share.........
Humorous MD blooper -
Posted By: desertflour
I have had awful dictation this afternoon - sheer torture, as most of us are familiar with.
Thought I would share this to lighten things up: "Discharge instructions were given in both verbal and oral format." He whipped through this report in about 45 seconds - they don't even listen to themselves.
Anyone recently worked for Amphion? -
Posted By: CAT
I am curious about what kind of work they have. I read in archives that there were a lot of clinic notes, letters and correspondence type work. What I want to know is whether this has changed and if I went to work for them would there be acute care/hospital work? What is the program they use?
To those disillusioned about being an MT -
Posted By: just me
I have a few things I need to get off my chest to all you seasoned transcriptionists as well as the hopeful newbies.
Let me just say this, and I'm not trying to be mean or tacky, just telling the truth. The fact that someone is a professional nurse, medical assitant, doctor's wife, husband of a doctor - or even a DOCTOR for that matter, doesn't mean that she / he can transcribe. A person can memorize the Dorland's Medical Dictionary and still not be able to transcribe. I've seen it over and over. Before I started transcribing, I actually worked for quite a few different specialty doctors' offices, and thought that I knew it all. I found out the hard way that I didn't know much at all. Acute care, radiology, etc., is another whole ballgame. I suggest that any hopeful start out small like I did, working at a particular specialty to pick up some major lingo and at least take a course or two. I also took a course at a local college in Physiology and Anatomy that was a tremendous help.
Good transcriptionists just aren't born in a day... I'm sorry to say. I worked in many physician's offices over the years and the first time I tried to do acute care, I actually cried and wanted to throw the typewriter (that proves how old I am) down the stairs. And.., it's not just memorizing the words... it's knowing where and when to use them, how to understand the words that sound exactly alike and mean totally different things. You must learn to understand doctors who don't speak good English, dictate from their cars with the windows down in traffic noise, talk into their armpits at the same time that their children are playing tennis in the living room and the TV has Playstation running. This is not a joke. These are the things we MTs deal with on a daily basis. I'm seriously not looking to discourage anyone from doing this job - just trying with all my might to let you see what you are getting yourself into.
When I finally opened my own transcription service, I actually had a woman come in and tell me that her husband was a doctor and she could most certainly do this job - NOT! A nurse from a major hospital came in and the same result - she couldn't do it. The chances of just picking up the language and names of drugs, instruments, surgical techniques, laboratory values and the names of the lab tests... you name it... it just does not happen.
Did I fail to mention money? We are all in the same boat... with 25 years + experience, having been a CMT for 15 years, I still make the same amount of money, .0825 cpl, but the worst thing is that after being in the business, I know how much the MTSOs are charging the hospitals and we are getting ripped off every day. If I didn't love what I do so much, I would have to tell them all where to put their dictation machines. I have tried ad nauseum to work for another company; however, they want to start me at the same rate or even lower. Give me a break.
Transcription services over-contract with hospitals and physician's offices with not enough MTs to the job... then, you get the MTSOs that hire too many MTs and don't have enough work to go around. It's a constant battle no matter how you look at it. For the most part, the management is bad....
I truly wish I had some answers to all these problems, but there are no answers. There is no glory in it. We either love it and do it because we love it or not do it. Easy as that. You know, do it or get off the pot.
I hope you all don't think badly of me, but I'm just telling you the absolute truth. I could tell you stories that would curl your hair.
POLL: DOES ANYONE USE THE DVORAK KEYBOARD -
Posted By: out West
I use the dvorak keyboard for typing. The keys are in different places from the 'querty' keyboard. All the most used keys are on the home row. This requires about 10 times less hand movement. However, it makes you look like an idiot when you try to hunt and peck on someone else's querty keyboard!!
Average cpl? -
Posted By: TNMT
What is the average cpl that you charge? A doc has contacted me wanting me to do some work but I have never had my own accounts and do not know how much is fair to charge. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Dictaphone EX Text users.. I have a question I need help with on the Technical Board. Thanks.. -
Posted By: Curious
nm
MQ in Florida -
Posted By: nm
Does anyone know what Medquist offices are still operational in Florida?
TransHealth -
Posted By: mh
Anyone with experience with TransHealth. Good/bad?
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