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MQ pity parties -
Posted By: No whining
Why don't one of you MQ whiners start a blog so the rest of us with the good sense NOT to stay with a crappy company don't have to see your "poor me" posts. It is not that we read them, it is just a pain to have to navigate around them. If you don't have the sense God gave a goose and leave a company that treats you so shabbily, then you deserve to be there. Just don't subject the rest of us to your pity parties. Someone start a blog, where you can all go and whine to each other, while your kids "starve". Btw, if your kids were starving, it would be your faults for not getting a job that would buy your groceries and pay your bills.
one of those days -
Posted By: everydaymt
I can't concentrate, my head hurts, and I can't hear half of what is being said.
Sorry, I needed to whine for a minute.
Thanks for letting me
Recent postings about "no work and so forth" -
Posted By: another old MT
Quite a few posters who have been MTs for a number of years (myself included) have come under attack recently for comments posted here -- what those of us who have done this for years are seeing is "I only want to work certain hours, won't do weekends, don't want to be on call so on and so forth" Guess what? I got an email from my supervisor on Monday asking me to cover a certain work type while that person was on vacation -- I did it!!! -- She also called me today (Sunday and asked me to do 3 STATS -- I cover STATS on Wednesday) -- however, I did it because it it my JOB -- since I started this job in October, I have NEVER run ouf of work -- if the work type that I do runs out, I do to a differnt work type, it is similar to learning a new account which I have done in the past as well. All I want to say, is be grateful right now that you have a job and if the "work does not fit YOUR FAMILY SCHEDULE" then learn to adjust -- think PRIORITIES
Line counting -
Posted By: pdo
I am an IC who uses flashcount to count lines. How do you decide how to count, i.e., per 55 characters, per 65 characters, etc. Thx.
I lost a bookmark. It helps me find doctors. sm -
Posted By: jj
The acronym is something like nypdi or nipdy? I found the site on here. I loved it. It was great for letters. Help me out if you can. Greatly appreciated.
Bare Minerals -
Posted By: makeup
Anyone use Bare Minerals makeup? If so, how do you like it? I was thinking of trying it.
Hospitals should be paying us extra to NOT go to work -
Posted By: for attorneys and tell where the errors are.
It would be so so so easy to show how to win malpractice cases with what I know about the medical transcription system as it is operating now.
have a question about -
Posted By: Zanaflex
I have been using Zanaflex, two 4-mg tablets each night (prescribed for prevention of migraines by my neurologist) for the past 6 months. I have done fine with this medication up until 2 nights ago, when it started making me feel weird. I am taking it at the same time I always do, but night before last and last night, when it started taking effect, I began to feel out of sorts, as in, like in a dream state, only fully awake and alert, but feeling like I'm somewhere else in another time. I know it sounds crazy, and it IS really bizarre. I have never, ever experienced anything like this in my life. I am wondering if anyone else has had any side effects anything like this, and if so, would you please tell me that I'm not going crazy? I don't want to take it anymore as I'm now afraid of it. But I first wanted to hear from some others who've hopefully had similar effects. Haven't called my doctor to report the side effects yet either, but will do so tomorrow. Thank you for any input.
Question about Cphone headset? -
Posted By: MT mom of 3
I have the stethoscope style #AL-60DP but where the wire hooks to the stethoscope part it won't stay together and I could barely hear out of them. Is there something I'm not doing right or are they broke? Thanks!
To DepressedMT who is losing an account ... SM -
Posted By: Easyrider
I just saw your post from several days ago. I hope you see this message. It is not difficult at all to start transcribing .wav files, and you'll love it. Express Scribe is a transcription program that plays many types of digital voice files, and it's a free download at http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/. You'll only have to buy a foot pedal for it for around $75. Digital voice files are so much clearer than tapes. Once you change over to it, you'll wish you'd done it long ago.
If you need any help or have questions, please feel free to post back here to email me. I don't come here often, but I'll try to remember to check back often because of this thread. In fact, I rarely ever came before, but I really like the new management/ownership and definitely will try to visit more often. Let me know if I can help with this.
Just added a favorite funny to the Comedy Stop -
Posted By: Me
It was popular in the 1990s, but I was able to find it again by googling. I discovered that it is not a true story, which is disappointing, but just pretend it is. 
Depression? Brings our jobs home -
Posted By: Kathleen Keane
I personally think we are headed for a depression. I believe in our gung-ho desire to improve our trade partners (invest in our country so we could continue to export our debt) we mistakenly sent our jobs overseas. Now, facing high unemployment, we need our jobs back. Therefore, I am asking that you contact your local congresspeople and request that our jobs be brought back from foreign countries, thus increasing domestic production and increasing the number of jobs. This is the perfect time to do this. In order to come out of a depression, we have to increase production. We cannot export all production and having to produce. Believe me, now is the time to request our jobs be brought back to the U.S. The alternative is extremely bleak, and your elected officials know it.
FOR THOSE WHO WORK AWAY FROM HOME -
Posted By: lynbelbel
How do you connect to the internet? Thanks in advance for the help.
router help -
Posted By: fingersonfire
I need to get a new router. My 2-year-old Linksys router crashes at least twice a day. Customer service is no good, since they want $30 to open a service call (it's past the warranty period). What type of router should I get? Should I get a wireless or wired? What brand name do you like? Thanks - you guys are the best and I trust your opinions!
LASIK - I am considering having LASIK to correct my nearsightedness/astigmatism. Anyone had this? -
Posted By: IC
My eye doctor says I am a good candidate. I would like to hear any positives/negatives from any of you who have had the procedure. Thanks.
Has anyone used Sun Rocket VOIP? If so, how is the voice quality and service? nm -
Posted By: Mary
ASPs - How the Internet is changing EMR -
Posted By: Karunakar
Healthcare, along with construction, education and retail are ranked as being the slowest adopters of IT. With more pressure than ever from government, insurers and patients, why is healthcare still so far behind?
As health care becomes more integrated, electronic medical records (EMRs) have become an integral part of any practice.
In its simplest form, the concept of EMR is electronic storage and instant availability of clinical information to authorized users at the point of care. Increased efficiency is one of the foremost benefits. Because of increasing technological advances, we are seeing the delivery and implementation model of EMR changing with the times.
Practitioners today have an option to choose either EMR on "Client-Server" or an ASP platform.
Traditionally, EMRs had been deployed directly in the clinic on a Client-Server platform using a main computer (a "server") located in the clinic. The data is then accessed using a "client" i.e. another computer connected directly to the server through the local area network (LAN).
However, with the increased demand for cost-effective EMR solutions, and advances in Web based technology, many vendors are now offering EMR on ASP platform.
The Application Service Provider ("ASP") model is a way of providing EMR to medical practices that takes advantage of the Internet. An ASP replaces the on-site server at a physician’s office with a server installed and managed at a central data center. Physicians and practice staff can access the software applications remotely via PCs connected through the Internet. It is an effective EMR solution for Solo and Medium Medical Practices.
The increase in demand and interest in the ASP model is attributed to the various advantages it offers over the traditional Client-Server model:
Low cost of ownership: The foremost advantage to the practice is the reduction of hardware, software and maintenance costs. Software installation, maintenance, upgrades, back-up etc. are carried at the vendors end. The clinic does not require hiring of specialized IT staff to manage the day to day activities related to EMR. The user has to pay a fixed or transaction-based fee, mostly on monthly basis which also reduces the cost.
Easier accessibility of data at multiple locations: The ASP based solution allows the physician to access patient data at multiple locations via PCs connected to the Internet. This is very useful for clinics having multiple locations: the physician does not have to stick to a particular PC or location to access patient data.
Easier Upgrades & maintenance: The EMR vendor can centrally update the existing software at his end rather than going to each site for upgrades. This results in fast and effortless upgrade without interfering with the day-to-day operations of the clinic. Upgrades to a Client-Server platform could also require upgrading the existing hardware. This adds to the cost further. With an ASP model, the EMR vendor upgrades the hardware as needed at his end rather than requiring the physician to purchase additional hardware.
Greater Flexibility: ASP platform is far more flexible than Client-Server systems. Most Client-Server EMRs require the practice to buy the application outright rather than choosing a step-by-step implementation. Once the clinic has chosen a Client Server platform, it is difficult to switch to a different vendor because the cost incurred during the initial implementation for hardware and software is high. As ASP based EMR platforms have enjoyed an increase in demand, vendors offering these solutions have to address certain issues in order to increase the acceptance of ASP based EMRs over Client-Server solutions:
Security & Privacy of Medical Records: Since all the medical data is transmitted over the Internet, patient privacy issues are vital. In fact, ASP systems can be more secure than most Client-Server systems. HIPAA Complaint ASP systems are professionally managed data centers with high level data security systems in place. Data moves through a secured and encrypted pathway across the internet with standards such as SSL-128 in use. Firewalls installed at both ends stop unauthorized access to the network. In addition, Digital Certificates and PINs are some of the other measures being implemented by vendors.
Ownership of Medical Data: Because the patient data is stored at a site outside of the clinic, prospective ASP clients often ask the question ‘Who owns the Data?’ In most cases Service Level Agreements or other legal agreements are formulated and put in place to ensure that the ASP users can retrieve their data upon the termination of services, if they chose to do so.
Availability of Internet Connection: Since ASP platform is web based, it requires a stable and fast Internet connection at the clients end. The physician might not be able to use the solution if the connectivity is slow or interrupted. Most vendors recommend T-1 or DSL lines, both readily available in most locations, to ensure seamless flow of information and uninterrupted workflow.
In summary, ASPs offer an effective alternative to traditional Client-Server applications with the promise of lower cost of ownership, greater flexibility, easier implementation and maintenance. Physicians have come to realize that ASPs have grown up, and more practices will begin to migrate to the ASP model in the future as the concept gains increased acceptance.
Anyone know anything about T-C Transcription -
Posted By: mjb
in Florida?
Dumb question of the day!!! -
Posted By: b
 What does MTSO stand for? I told you it was dumb.
Bayscribe question--Can you search? -
Posted By: curious
Will be interviewing with MDI. Can anyone tell me if Bayscribe allows you to search previous reports by patient number or dictator? I have worked on platforms that did allow you to search records and on platforms that did not. I much prefer the ones that do. That search capability can be an invaluable tool, especially when learning a new account. I searched the archives but could not find an answer. Also, if you can search jobs, does it take forever for them to pull up, or do they load pretty fast. Thanks!
Help! Long shot, but if you're near Redding, CA, please read -
Posted By: Mishell
I'm desperately in need of a Dictaphone pedal. Mine randomly quit working this morning, I need to work today and tomorrow, and I can't find one in any stores here. My employer's Fedexing me a new one that will get here Monday. If you have one that I could borrow until Monday, I'll come pick it up, and I'll bake you one of my famous apple pies.
Has anyone ever used transcription -
Posted By: ever hear of
equipment or heard of company Infoware? Hospital is looking at buying new equipment and just wanted to know any feedback on how easy to use.
HELP. can never remember...stages are roman??? classes are ??? grades are ???? HELP -
Posted By: nm
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Not sure! -
Posted By: MEDICAL GROUP EXPERIENCE
If I work for a company that has a medical group account were they cover a whole medical group with most specialties, what is that experience counted as? Is it acute care? Sorry, I hope this wasn't a dumb question.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I'm sad -
Posted By: Siren
I was just offered a job with a small MTSO and the owner is so nice! I was to start working on Monday night. She e-mailed me and said that one of their accounts decided to take everything back in-house and she will not have enough work to keep me busy now. I was so excited to be working for her. She said she would keep my info on file. Oh well, back to the drawing board.
Civil Service/Government MT Jobs? -
Posted By: DJ
Hi all, I am wondering if any of us work as an MT for any government agencies, V.A. hospitals, military bases, etc. And if so, how is the pay rate. Is the hiring process difficulty. THANKS!
I am going broke, looking for a more lucrative 2008.
Smartype and Meditech -
Posted By: radgirl
Does anyone use Smartype with Meditech? I have smartype, but the last program I was using had an expander. I was going to sell my Smartype and now I've been moved to Meditech. Should I install it? Is it worth it?
is it safe to apply for a credit card -
Posted By: Mimi
over the internet? I hesitate to give out social security number and personal things on the net. Is it okay or not? Thanks
anyone know how to add a normal -
Posted By: in escription?
tyty!
Exercises for increasing speed -
Posted By: BL
I have read a few folks asking about this and thought I would share.
When I was mentoring MTs, I would point them in the direction of a post by Redpen on Mtchat. In that post, she takes folks thru an exercise of firstly writing down all the times/things you are doing during your shift that is not transcribing. Then after you see the time you spend at work but not working, she talks about listening ahead, so you make fewer mistakes (because you have listened ahead and you know if the doctor is going to tell you to scratch that or whatever).
[url=http://www.mtchat.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/9901/page/0/fpart/1]Here is the first one[/url]
[url=http://www.mtchat.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/11089/page/0/fpart/1]Here[/url] is the next thread.
Who thinks Mick Jagger is still hot?? -
Posted By: Besides me? (nm)
How would you handle this situation? -
Posted By: (sm)
I picked up some extra IC work back in May, and since that time have covered for the owner by editing for her while she was on vacation for a week, and then taken extra work as the MT with whom I share dictation from this doc was on vacation for a week, then sick for a week just after return, the next Friday had a family emergency, etc. This was supposed to be part-time work, and has turned out to be more than I would expect for part-time . . . to the point where when this doc was going on vacation, I was trying to hold out and not say anything about it being too much, thinking that I'd be caught up and fine to take on the work when he returned, but wound up "breaking" with one day left to go, and told the woman it was too much, and she asked if I could just hang in there with her as she was testing another MT, and would reduce the amount she gave me if this girl worked out.
Well, the doc returned from vacation and I did not get any of his work for about a week, and then the next week (this past week), I was given slightly more work than in the weeks prior to his vacation, although I had already told her it was too much, and it was still the same girl working the account with me. At the end of the week it seemed that she had hired another girl, but did not reduce my work, just switched from girl 1 to girl 2.
Sorry so long, but here's the BIGGER problem . . . in the early part of the week, the owner e-mailed with an attached voice file, requesting that I download the voice file and listen to a blank she was trying to fill-in. I listened (over and over) could not find her sentence, so responded with what I was hearing in and around that area. She then gave me another location and said that she had two counters on her program and did not know which one my program used, could I listen at xxxx location, so I did, gave her the fill-in, but was a little bewildered as to why she would request my assistance in that way as SHE IS NOT PAYING ME FOR THIS KIND OF HELP.
Here we go again, yesterday she sends an e-mail with some voice files attached and some sentences with blanks, and she is requesting the same thing, that I listen and fill-in the blanks. I am just not sure what to do here. Early on, a couple of weeks after she returned from her vacation, she asked me if I could "proofread" the other girls files for that day as an appointment she had was "screwing her up". I e-mailed back that, due to my heavy workload, I would not be able to EDIT work for her. (The girl's work requires editing, not proofreading, which I quickly found out while covering the owner's vacation.) I thought that I had let her know then that I do not work for free, in a nice way.
I would like to keep the work, but only what I am being paid for, so . . . How would you handle this situation?  
Freestyle -
Posted By: Irish
I hate to sound so incompetent, but can anyone tell me what "freestyle" means?
At first I thought it meant simply as dicated with no headers etc, just paragraphs as appropriate. This just did not look professional.
Then I began to wonder if it meant I should title appropriatlely such As HPI PHYSICAL EXAM etc, which certainly looked better but this is a verbatim account.
I am embarrassed to have to ask this, but there are so many knowledgable, helpful people on this board, I am sure someone will be kindly advise me.
Many thanks!
Point of Care systems -
Posted By: Teri
Anyone here had experience with doctors going to Point of Care systems (Pulse)? My doctors are trying this now and I'm wondering if it will be too difficult and time consuming for them. Sure is cutting way back on my work. Thanks. Teri.
Probably a ridiculous question about pasting resume...please see message. -
Posted By: Outta work IC
When applying for a job, you know the small box that you are given to copy and paste your resume into? I noticed when I do this that ALL formatting is lost. Does the document retain its format after it is sent or do any of you sit there for an hour and "fix" it in that small box? Forgive my ignorance. I know this is probably a ridiculous question, but I need a job and don't want to send my resume all chopped up.
Thank you!
Now I have a crush on you RadGuy:) -
Posted By: nm
RE: Auto Text - I keep adding AutoText entries but then the next day they are gone. Any suggestion -
Posted By: Kris
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Bidding on new account - states that they will provide specialized forms such as letterhead, *sm* -
Posted By: xx
progress notes, operative forms or other such printed documents. The accounts that I have previously worked on did not have "printed" forms for progress notes or ops. What are they talking about here? If there is such a thing as a preprinted form, then how do you do the account long distance - I am not near them? Could the forms be scanned or made up in a template which could save them money by not having to buy them? Years ago I worked as a legal secretary and we had forms that we made up and filled in on our computer rather than with a typewriter.
POKALA -
Posted By: KANN
For MT Jobs, Kindly send ur resume to careers@omnimd.com
Anyone heard of this place????? Sounds fishy - can't spell "your".
50+ doctors-how do I compile? -
Posted By: Instant Text to get 2&3 wd phrs
I asked this over on the Instant Text forum, but no one answered me so I will ask it here.
Ok, I type for a facility that has 50+ doctors. Should I compile a glossary for each doc or one big glossary with all of the docs in it? What settings should I use to be sure that I am getting all of the 2, 3, and 4 word phrases out of my compilations? Thanks
Dear Doctor -
Posted By: The Gingerbread Man
Yes, I realize that somebody mispelled that word one time about 10 years ago. But really, it is not necessary to continue to spell that word EACH AND EVERY TIME YOU DICTATE FROM HERE TO ETERNITY! I assure you, we have it now, and if we didn't spell check would catch it. Thank you for your cooperation.
Topics (SM) -
Posted By: Goldbird (Moderator)
If you do not like a particular thread, skip over it. If you want to voice your disagreement or discuss it, etc., then do so respectfully.
If we begin removing threads simply because some are unhappy with the subject matter, then I guarantee that sooner or later your particular subject matter will be the next target.
Everyone has a right to post here within posting guidelines. Simply skip over the threads that are of no interest to you. Granted, many controversial subjects are posted sometimes and if it is too sensitive of an issue for you, just don't read.
No one is required to read any or every post, nor reply to any or every post. Use good judgement for your postings.
Thank you,
Goldbird
Any one know of Casco Bay Transcription in Maine? -
Posted By: Jill
I would like to hear from anyone who works for this company. Do they pay decent? Are they good to work for? Thank you.
HAPPY MT WEEK! -
Posted By: Nat
Please help on word board (nm) -
Posted By: Thank you!
xx
Whine alert! 8 cents/line is killing me! :( -
Posted By: SM
I have 17 years experience. I'm an IC, was getting paid 10 and 11 cents a line for the last decade or so. After that work basically dried up, I started looking for more work. No work to be had at at 10 cents a line anymore, rarely find anything even at 9 cents.
Decided to take an 8 cents/line job. Hey, I was gettin' hungry. I swear....I type, type, type, type, seems like all day and all night and still not making the money I need to pay my bills and eat!
I know, I know, people justify 8 cents a line by saying hey if you can do 200 lph, that's $16 an hour. Yeah, that's great for those who aren't used to making up to $30+ an hour for the past 8 to 10 years! Man, I'm soooooooo tired of typing, so burned out, just very unhappy.
I can see now how some people are happy with MT and some people aren't, just depends on what you've been used to compared to what you get now. Sad.
I really don't have any other skills to do anything else, and I'm dying here as far as finances, killing my hands and other body parts trying to make money at this 8 cents a line...maybe could've done it 15 years ago when I was younger but just not able to type like a demon day and night anymore.
Let it be known that this is the end of my vent. I have no idea what I'm going to do
Good cpl rate? -
Posted By: c-lou
Would you guys be willing to compare line rates. I know there's a difference for experience, etc. I've been MT'ing for 8-1/2 years now. Been with the same company for the past 4 years. Thinking about changing, but want to make sure I'm getting the best line rate I can. I've only had two increases in my line rate since being with this company. Thanks!!
Need help on word board, please. TIA :) nm -
Posted By: Thanks!
nm
totally off the subject -
Posted By: porr
Hello,
Does anyone have or have heard of men going online to chat with women from those "dating" websites? if so what's your take on it. do you think they are really trying to hook up or just "playing".
I was told it was a "MAN" thing and everyone does it (i guess all men) I was told that the reason for doing it is to see how far they can get, to see what these women would fall for. I don't buy it. but I am just curious how many people out there are doing this
porr
Line counting software - Need a good program. Have used MPCount in the past, but now -
Posted By: MTSO
cannot download the old one, as it has been replaced by some new version, which I don't like. Can anyone recommende a good line counting program. Thanks.
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