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My aching ears - Posted By: Deanne

Hi everyone! Just wondering if you all have suggestions for inexpensive headphones that don't hurt your ears, but have good sound quality. I have 2 different ones that I use and I prefer the sound quality of my little "bud" type, but they end up really hurting my ears after several hours of use. The other are much more comfortable, but I lose sound quality. I guess I'm looking for the best of both worlds -- oh, and inexpensively, too!! (I don't ask for much, huh?)

Take care all!

Express Scribe Question - Posted By: sm

How does it work? When you put in your FTP info and all that, do files just appear when Express Scribe is opened? Please help me understand this. their website and help info is not very helpful at all!

trying to run scandisk on ME addition. It keeps restarting. sm - Posted By: Jan

A message pops up that says "ScanDisk has restarted 10 times because Windows or another program has been writing to this drive. Quitting some program may enable Scandisk to finish sooner." I do not have any other windows opened. I vaguely remember before having to go in and turn stuff off that is running in the background (this is an older computer I have not used in awhile) in order to get the scandisk run without it restarting. I cannot remember how to do this. Any ideas?

word shortcut for date? NM - Posted By: sandy54

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this question is for those ladies - Posted By: who have been through menopause

Do you know if it's possible to get hot flashes when you're still having your menses, like you always have?

I'll be 53 this year and "Moses" still pays me his usual visit every month. Flow is the same. Length is the same. --- But, I suppose I should be grateful, 'cause I was told once that the longer you have menses, the less your changes are of getting female cancer.

Anyway, recently, maybe within the last couple of months, and it's only happened a couple of times, I'll suddenly start to feel profusely sweaty around my neck and upper chest. I'm not doing anything in particular. Today I was having lunch. And shortly after the sweating starts I get what feels like either an anxiety attack or a drop in blood sugar (the shakes). The problem lasts for a few minutes and then disappears.

Any ideas on this?

Keyboard help - Posted By: Kelli

I got a new keyboard a couple of months ago (a Microsoft Comfort Curve). While I mostly like it, I can't seem to consistently get my hands back on the home keys correctly (I guess I lift them off when using short-cut keys) and will usually end up with my right index finger on the K. I also have issues with the right pinky finger upper keys (mainly P & [). I think it might be spread out just a bit long for me or something. I'm not quite sure what to do about it. When I get my plain old straight keyboard out and pretend I am typing on that, that doesn't feel right anymore either.

Any ideas on the best way to go here? I struggle with speed issues as it is, so to clear this up would be a big help.

Need good reference/webiste suggestions - Posted By: just started transcribing OP notes

I am brand new to this speciality and I am actually really liking it... but I am having trouble finding certain equipment... I was wondering if any of you have any favorite books or websites that have hard to find surgical tools/equipment?

I saw that Stedman's has one out--is that any good?

Thanks for any info!!

Need input going from transcription to QA - Posted By: Hayseed

I just got off the phone with my employer and they are tossing around the idea of having a spaz like me do QA, which is paid hourly, instead of transcription. I've always avoided any type of management-ish position because I just don't do well in situations like that. However, they told me I just help to solve the 'blank line mysteries' and won't be dealing directly with people, so that's appealing to me.

What is really floating my boat here is the fact that it's paid hourly as opposed to a per-line rate, which lately has been a real pain in the patootie due to the usual ebb and flow of work available. I think it's a very decent hourly rate they are offering and could really work out for me, as I think I'd like the challenge of playing QA.

However, this is all new to me. I've only done transcription for 5 years now and certainly have never ventured into QA, so I was hoping for objective opinions as to what I could be in for.

I honestly have no idea why they would even approach me for something like this...maybe beause I score high on the spot QA they have done on me? I guess I shoulda asked that but I didn't. What else should I be asking? Thanks for reading and I look forward to your responses!

Need sample opthalmology notes - Posted By: anon

Does anyone know a website where I can find some sample notes. I have done a Google search.

Lisa/MT Student (see mssg) - Posted By: My 2 cents (per line?)

I don't think you would have to pay to place an ad. See if there is a "Letters to the Editor" section. If not, it might have to be done the way the doctors do it: Their papers are submitted to JAMA for consideration of publication. Even though we MTs are not doctors, it is their work that we are transcribing. And sometimes (if we're lucky) we even get to transcribe those papers that they are submitting for publication! I don't think there is a single doctor or medical professor out there that would want their JAMA submission, book manuscript, etc. transcribed by an ESL MT.

Has anyone ever done a background check? - Posted By: something's fishy

Do you really get all the info that they say you can? If you have, where did you get it from? I'm trying to get some info on a spouse of a married friend who is acting REALLY weird right now.

Thanks

CONGRATULATIONS! Ashley Z. of Arizona on winning the Avon gift certificate! - Posted By: Administrator (nm)

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CRUELTY CLARIFICATION - Posted By: converting soon?

To the multiple posters below, regarding the thread on farm animal cruelty. First of all, I believe you. Second of all, me and many like me don't have access to video and/or cannot watch the video. Yet, we still want some facts. I was not able to pick up fact based on the thread. Here is what I found out -- VERY INFORMATIVE by the way, and I appreciated reading it -- but there were still questions in the air. Can someone please CLARIFY, by way of simply stating the facts, what is going on with each of the following animals, so that we, AS CONSUMERS WHO MOSTLY SHOP AT BIG CITY SUPERMARKETS, can make an INFORMED CHOICE based on these facts:

1. Chickens. Know they live their lives squashed and get heads severed off via rotating razor blades. True, false, anything missing?

2. Veal calves. The cruelest fate of all (besides french geese for fois gras or however you spell it). Tiny crates, water deprivation, light deprivation, no straw, no way to move the extremities. And how are they killed?

3. Regular calves, and cows for meat. How are they killed - really? I think the general public thinks they get a humane bullet in the head. Is this not true?

4. Dairy cows. Their fate? And aren't they treated a little better (fresh air, etc.) for dairy vs meat? Please inform.

5. Pigs. We know that they eat, we know they are dirty, but assume that they, too, get room to roam, and are killed with a bullet BEFORE being cut up. Is this true? If not, how different?

6. Anything else we need to know about?

So very, very much appreciate a WRITTEN answer to those of us who have no access to / cannot go the video route. BIG THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

I want an experienced MT to email me please - I have questions for someone who has been there, done - Posted By: that in transcription

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Opinions about per page pay--sm - Posted By: nn

I have an opportunity for a position with a company doing disability evaluations, but the pay is per page and at $1.75 to $1.90. I think this is a little low, but would like opinions from others. TIA

Medical Mystery. Man has his uterus removed! - Posted By: sm

Nah, not really. But, my dictator actually said that today. I split my side laughing. Almost had to go to the ER to get stitched up!

IC's who pay for their own individual insurance - Posted By: sm

Can you please recommend a dental insurance that is a good one and affordable? TIA

Need help from anyone who is an IC... - Posted By: typing4dollars

I recently accepted a position as an IC, and not having ever been one before, was wondering how you handle the taxes. Any tips for an easy way to be organized about it, would be wonderful. This is not my strong suit, as you can probably tell.

Thanks in advance for all the help.

I found a way to get rid of a doc if you are an IC. sm - Posted By: Me

Present with them a contract that they believe is just not realistic, that's how! Get this.....I get a call last week from local internal med. doc wanting me to do their transcription. I MT'd for them briefly (2 days or so) a few years back and they remembered me, etc. I work FT for a co. at home, so I really wasn't interested. Office manager called me last Thur., Fri., Monday and I finally decided to do it on Tuesday. Went in, picked up tapes and basically said I'd do it until they found someone else. The office isn't that close to me and with the price of gas, the fact that I have 2 little ones at home with me all day, just didn't seem feasible for me to pick up tapes, etc. Okay, fast forward to today.

I decided last night that I would make them sign a 3 month contract b/c I've read horror stories here of unpaid docs and wanted to covery my butt. Here is what I asked for in contract: 10 per 65 character line. Reasonable right? How about 15 cents per 65 characters for stats or 12-hour or less TAT. 2.00 per faxed page. And a few other things. But basically, they would rarely need anything but 24-48 turn around on tapes.

I also included my invoice from the tapes I've done so far and the total came to 589 lines. Nothing big.

Here is what this doc wants me to do: Count the lines manually using less than 1 inch margins on both sides. Use 11 font instead of 12 (thinking he will get more per LINE), come in 4 days a week. HAHA Isn't he funny? He is ESL who apparently had a newbie do his work for the past 2 years who counted her lines manually which I did just for fun. I counted 240 lines when Word counted 589 lines. What a joke.

So, needless to say, I'm not going to do it. Can you believe this guy? He was complaining that "he doesn't make that much money...can you cut down on your rates?" OMG. This guy lives in a gated community for crying out loud! I typed 27 patients in just one day. I doubt he's broke. I wanted to tell him all he is SAVING by hiring an IC. Say he did sign a contract with me and I worked for him, he would pay me approximately 12,000 a year. Does he realize that if he had someone in-house that this same employee would cost him 30-40,000 in insurance, taxes, wages, etc?

I cringe just sitting here thinking about this cheapskate. I feel sorry for the gal he's been 'screwing' for the past few years. She must have wised up!

Just had to vent!!

headset question - Posted By: walk the dog

I hope this does not sound dumb, but does anyone know if there are headsets now that block out the background noise coming from the recording of the dictator? I know there is BOS that takes care of surrounding noise of our environment but was wondering about the other. Thank you.

I interrupt... - Posted By: MTBlab

this regularly scheduled broadcast to

SCREAM AS LOUD AS POSSIBLE,

SING AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS, TAKE THIS JOB AND SHOVE IT!!!!,

THROW A FEW STEDMANS AROUND THE ROOM.

Okay. We now return to our program.

Oh, I just spent an hour on a 3 minute note and left about 11 blanks and I have been doing this for 17 years. It was really really bad.

Robot cases - Posted By: Newbie

My MIL has been doing quite a few robot cases at the hospital, and I have never transcribed a report like that, and to those of you who have, how different is a robot surgery than just regular surgery?

Canadian Needing Help - Posted By: Molly

Hey everyone, I'm Canadian and am currently researching possible MT schools. I was originally thinking Canscribe, but am not so sure anymore (I read on another forum that they don't train students enough, and I want the best possibly training so that I am great at my future job). I know M-Tec and Andrews School are seemingly the top two schools in America, but I kind of wanting to attend a Canadian based school possibly. If anyone can help me out, I would really appreciate it. Also, if someone knows a Canadian based MT forum please let me know. I have been trying to find but it doesn't seem like there is any out there.

Thanks so much for your time!

Records for working as an IC? - Posted By: Question?

I have been fortunate enough to work at only one place now for 7 years and be happy, BUT things have not been the greatest lately. I am considering taking a position with another company part time, but it would be an IC position.

My question is, are there any special records I have to keep for tax purposes and so forth working as an IC? I know I am responsible for my own taxes, right?

Any advice or info is appreciated. I have never worked as an IC before, so I feel a little green on this topic.

Doctor D'oh of my day today. (sm) - Posted By: tnmt

A tiny vent!

What is up with them saying "myself" when "I" is not the subject? Does it just sound more officious then "me?"

I just had "Follow up at _____ Medical Associates with myself, Dr. _____, within one week." Again for the umpteenth time.

Granted, I had to learn the rules of reflexives from an older, wiser MT than myself, but some days I get a little sick of changing it. LOL

2 computers - no room for mice - Posted By: An MT

I run to computers, one for work, one PC. I have one desk and seem to always be crowded as far as the mice. Any suggestions?

shorthand help - Posted By: frustrated

Can anyone tell me how to ipunt bold in my ShortHand files, i.e. I want PMH to be bolded when I type in my shortcut for it. If I am on the wrong board, please direct me.

Thanks

How does income tax work when you're IC? - Posted By: Eric

I was offered a position from a company as an IC, and the contract had a clause about being responsible for your own tax deductions, etc. As I have only ever been an employee, I am not entirely sure how this works. If you are IC how do you pay taxes? Thanks!

Hospital MT - Posted By: Earline

I started working as a fulltime hospital employee about 10 months ago. My manager let me know the requirements that I would need before I could go home to work remotely. However, I thought I would be paid more. The pay was actually cut 2 months for those of us in a training status after I moved to this town, signed a lease, etc. My computer is not quite 4 years old. Home-based transcriptionists are expected to have high speed internet, IM, virus protection, and they would like for us to have a second phone line because one line is for the C-phone (this was provided). I'm having trouble with sound quality, disconnects, slowness of the programs to respond. Of course, anyone with a computer should have virus protection and I understand that. But anytime I complain or just ask if anyone else is having problems otherwise, I'm told it's my phone provider, IN provider, or my computer. I am to the point where I've actually said I'd be happy to "upgrade" if I could be reimbursed for that. Is this a bad attitude? I get the feeling I've been labeled as ungrateful just because I can't afford to have the latest and greatest like "everyone else," and should be "happy to have a job." Am I wrong to feel that as an employee, not IC, I should be reimbursed somewhat? Thanks!

How does one get started with no exp. but has education? - Posted By: Renee

I took the Medical Transcription / Medical Coding program at Blinn College in Bryan, TX and graduated with a 4.0. I have no exp. and the only places I can find all want people with exp. Where should I go look to find part time work??? I am a very fast typist with a high rate of accuracy, I just need a break into the field. Thanks for any suggestions!

Opinions please! - Posted By: Need advice

I am considering filing harassment charges against an MTSO for which I used to work. I left the company 3-1/2 years ago to start my own company with another Transcriptionist (who also worked for the same MTSO). We had both signed a non-compete contract and had no intention of violating that agreement. When we were contacted by three of the MTSO's former clients, we consulted an attorney who advised us that while we could not solicit the work we were free to accept the work being offered (in the contract, the MTSO had not only attempted to prevent us from soliciting its clients, it also attempted to prevent us from accepting work from its clients if offered).

Two years after we had both left the MTSO, we both received a visit from the local authorities who had received a complaint from the MTSO stating that we were operating a business out of our homes without a license. This was proven to be unfounded as we had closed our company the year before (we both went to work for other transcription companies). A couple of months after the complaints were filed, the MTSO then filed a lawsuit against us (as well as three other former transcriptionists who had worked for the same MTSO) for breach of contract. The judge ruled in our favor and the lawsuit was over.

Fast forward to now: I received yet another visit recently from the local authorities stating that another complaint had been filed against me by the MTSO for operating a business out of my home without a license. Again, this was proven to be unfounded as the company no longer exists and I am now considered an employee, not an independent contractor.

If I file harassment charges, would I just be adding fuel to the fire or stamping it out, as is my intent.

Thanks for any and all advice!

Court Reporting vs MT - Posted By: SandyGIRL

Hello all ! Years ago I considered getting into court reporting, but back then I remember being told you only get paid PER PAGE/LINE, and not for your time in the court room when you're recording the cases. Recently I was told a court reporter gets anywhere from $3 to $5 per page.

Does anyone have any info on how payment for court reporters works? Is the above true? I thought MT was a better-paying position, as the whole go-to-work-and-jot-down-the-text part was eliminated - and we (used to) make good money doing MT.

Any info would be interesting! Thanks !

Anyone still around from MedRec Resources? (nm) - Posted By: CC

What is the going line rate for a doc out of your home? - Posted By: Deb - Indiana

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Looking for answers - Posted By: Tabatha

Can someone with a Lanier LX230 help me out? I have the quick reference card to program the machine but I need the instruction manual. Does anyone have this? Is it small enough to fax me a copy? I would like to see if this thing is working or not but I don't know how to hook it up.

Thank you so much

Tabatha in Charleston, SC

Torn between two jobs - Posted By: MT 2 RN

I need some advice. I am currently an IC medical Transcriptionist with three kids ages 12, 8 and 4 and I am also on my local community college's nursing school waitlist. I have been offered a job at a hospital as a unit secretary for the 3-11:30 shift. This job will offer better benefits than I get now (currently none) and the health insurance is much better/cheaper than what my husband gets. I just don't know if I should take it or not. I'm afraid if I do take it I won't see my family very often. I will see the two oldest for about an hour in the morning before I take them to school and the youngest I will see for a few hours in the a.m. before she goes to preschool and then to a drop in child care place if I take the job. Being an IC I know that my current home job can be taken away without any notice (no reason to think that it will anytime soon, just from past experiences) so I am wondering if I should move on with a different more stable job or stay put where I am at and enjoy the time I have at home with the kids? I know the unit secretary position will be helpful in the future when I am in nursing school but should I sacrifice family time to do that? I just don't know what to do. Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Totally not MT related, but where is the new season of Fear Factor on NBC? nm - Posted By: Looking for new fall line up :)

Worse day ever - Posted By: ne

I feel awful today. While transcribing using my C-phone and word..we had a power surge where the electricity shut off for only like a minute. I was at the end of my report and thought it was saved...when the power came back on the job was off of my phone and I just went ahead and transcribed everything but my last job...had written down all my demographic info for my records and just glanced in my to send folder to see that the job was missing!!!

Once a job is off of my C-phone, even dialing back into the system and selected by job number will not allow you access to the report. I was so upset that then on top of all of this I accidentally popped my last job out of my que without transcribing it

I feel so terrible!! I'm still in training too, probably gonna get canned for this!! I really needed the job and have spent so many off hours logging QA reports, saving templates, making shortcuts, etc!!! I wish this account had a way to retrieve a previously transcribed report, especially for the Transcriptionist it was assigned to....has this ever happened to any of you? I haven't been on an account before that you can't retrieve a voicefile...I feel really awful..overall I love the account and was really doing well...

Thanks for letting me vent.

Any WAH MTs wear scrubs? - Posted By: nomorejeans

I'm tired of wearing out my jeans (not to mention that they aren't that comfortable to sit in all day) and want to be more professional than working in sweats -- I used to work in Medical Records and wore scrubs, and I loved them.

Hubby caught me surfing ebay for scrubs and laughed at me -- he didn't see why I would wear a uniform if I didn't have to, but the way I see it -- it makes me feel more professional and is a comfortable and effortless solution that is better than bathrobes and slippers. Am I crazy or silly for wearing a uniform to work when I work in my dining room?

Any other scrub-wearing MTs out there?

Re-recording from C-phone - Posted By: MT2

Hi!

Can anyone tell me how to go about re-recording from a C-phone onto a microcassette player? Is this possible?

TIA!

Anyone work two jobs at the same time? - Posted By: Medtype

I only have dial-up and it is so so slow and now the company I work for has "updated" their system which has made my downloading even slower and can only download two jobs at a time.. so now I have to sit and wait for the next job to come through. The hours at my present job are becoming less and less flexible too and most places I have inquired about want you to put in an 8 hours shift. My situation is that I was getting my line requirements in in about 4 1/2 hours, but now with the so slow system, I fear I will be sitting and waiting for work and I just can't stand not being productive... after all I'm not being paid to sit. Was thinking about taking another position, working 5 minutes on one computer, switching to another and working 5 more minutes while my work downloads on the first, and back and forth. Anyone else do this? Can it be done? or am I just taking on more than I can handle? This downtime really is killing me, not just $$$, but psychologically too... I'm a Type A and I just want to Git Er done. Any suggestions?

Interesting article about EMR - Posted By: SM

August 9, 2006 - EMR has revolutionized the healthcare industry in recent times. Many experts felt that EMR & Voice Recognition would totally replace Medical Transcription - however; the industry soon realized that transcription has certain advantages over point & click charting and many physicians preferred to dictate notes rather than document the data at the point of care themselves.

The most critical part of any Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is the method of data entry. EMR is about aggregation of patient encounter data at the point of care in order to provide a complete, accurate, and timely view of patient information. An electronic medical record is not just a typed record of the patient encounter, but an extremely useful decision support tool. The data can be entered into the EMR via any of the two general mechanisms: direct entry by the physician using point and click templates or transcription of dictated notes. Point and click template indicates that each data element, which is to be inserted, requires selection, navigation, point and click process for capturing patient information.

Transcriptions have been around for years for documenting patient encounters. A medical provider dictates the medical note into a phone or a recording device. The Transcriptionist receives the dictation and transcribes it. It may be reviewed by the supervisor for checking errors. The final computerized file is then either emailed directly to the healthcare provider or the file is transferred to a web site and is later downloaded by the provider.

Each method has its pros and cons.
Point and Click Templates
Most EMR systems allow providers to generate clinical documentation, by selecting variable terms from pre-structured point-and-click templates. Users simply point and click to select appropriate choices from lists of choices to record a patient encounter. The end result would be a document that closely resembles a transcribed procedure note.

Advantages
Completely customizable templates. The doctor can specify the layout of the template, which helps him to adjust the template as per his practice & procedure.
�    Provide consistent, complete and accurate data. The chances of medical erros are reduced since the data is documented in customised forms.
�    Notes for similar type of exams will appear to be standard and similar
�    Store / organize data for subsequent retrieval.
�    Each click adds data elements to the database. Point-and-click systems create data that can be used to generate clinically useful reports, such as health maintenance reminders, disease management etc.
�    One of the major advantages of template based charting is the time needed to make the document available as a medical record. Since notes are created within the EMR, they are available immediately upon completion.

Disadvantages
�    It takes more time, and definitely more concentration for a physician to navigate through large data set and create progress notes using point and click templates.
�    Templates must be customized as per the physician�s requirement. Customization can be inflexible and costly.
�    Well accepted by only tech-savvy doctors.
�    The approach of direct data entry by the physician has generally failed because busy providers reject it altogether.
�    Output from these templates is too canned and identical. It loses individuality for each patient.
�    It is difficult for a provider to capture complete patient encounter on computer in front of a patient.

Medical Transcription
Transcription has long been the standard for documenting patient encounters. It is more convenient for a provider as compared to handwritten notes or electronic data entry. There are many advantages of transcription in comparison to point and click charting. There are a few disadvantages as well.

Advantages

�    Corresponds intuitively to the physician's usual method of working. Dictation remains the most intuitive and least time-consuming means of data entry.
�    Physicians can dictate anytime, anywhere using PDA, Dictaphone or telephone at their convenience.
�    Providers need not change the way they practice just to accommodate an EMR. EMR can interact with transcription service so that transcriptions can be attached directly into the patient�s electronic medical record, if such a facility is provided by the EMR vendor.
�    It requires minimal training for physicians.
�    Provides expressive power to describe patient�s condition and other health related events.

Disadvantages
�   Details of the exam can easily be forgotten and omitted while dictating, if dictation is not captured immediately at the point of care
�   It cannot be queried for generating reports unless transcribed in pre-formatted templates
�   Transcribed reports are not immediately accessible. Physicians would normally have to wait for 12 to 24 hours for charts to be delivered, unless few vendors supporting 2-4 hours short turn around time.
�   Transcription provides for more efficient use of doctor's time.
�   Although average transcribed report costs $2 to $4, it can reduce the doctor's time spent on data entry. Considering the value of doctor�s time, transcription is not a costly proposition.

EMR should give the freedom to the physician to decide to use either Point & Click or Medical Transcription. For a physician, the EMR that fits into his practice workflow would be invaluable. A competent EMR must have a template driven charting feature and the ability to interact with a transcription service at the same time. Both are indispensable features of Electronic Medical Record Software, as doctors are not unanimous on point and click charting or transcription. Such an EMR will be both efficient and cost effective.

The trends in transcription itself are changing with Medical Transcription service providers aiming to adopt new technologies. These technologies will evolve to increase efficiency & accuracy, decrease turnaround time and support data capture. While many of these technologies like such as digital dictation and electronic signature exist today, several technologies are still on the horizon.

DropChute - Posted By: Christy

Does anyone know if I can use DropChute with Road Runner?

Gross line? - Posted By: T

I feel silly even having to ask, but what exactly does "gross line" mean?

There is an ad that is saying they pay 7 cents per gross line for 1 job, and 8 cents per 65 cpl (I assume they just mean 8 cpl for 65 characters on this one). So what is the gross line, and how would the pay compare?

how long, on average, average a knee replacement would one be on Oxycontin?(sm) - Posted By: concerned wife/MT

My DH recently had knee replacement surgery a month and a half ago. The doctor has been prescribing oxycontin 30 mg this entire time. Husband has been trying to wean off of it and is down to 10 mg. He asked the doctor if he could come off it completely and the doc said to "just keep taking it." His next visit is in two months. With all the discussion lately about pain medication addiction, is it normal to be on this medication for this long and for the doctor to say "just keep taking it?" How long should one be on this med?

Upgraded software in place. Sorry for the inconvenience of outage, but - Posted By: Administrator (sm)

this software offers more features and is up to date as compared to the previous software used. Enjoy!

Administrator :)

Dana Reeves died last night at the age of 44. May she rest in peace! nmsg - Posted By: Just me

xx

I know what you mean! - Posted By: AnotherOldTimerMT

I really didn't understand the breadth/depth of this issue until now. Guess when I worked at MedQuist, I just went along my merry way knowing that, as long as there were human beings, there would always be transcription. I liken this currently to what's happening in the world...global warming, Iraq, immigration, weather and on and on and on! I am now living back in the Midwest, having returned from the desert southwest (you don't know what immigration is until you've lived in that part of the country!), but everything is changed here as well. Now, I have no excuse not to blame it all on ageism!

By the way, I also saw a site about legal transcription, billing, etc. being outsourced. Pretty soon and if this continues at its current pace, we may as well pack up and move overseas because that's where all the jobs will be.

Cherrypickers - Posted By: sad

Does this cycle ever end? End of pay period and nothing but garbage to type. Day in and day out the same thing. Is there a company out there that prohibits this type of work ethic?

Minutes vs. lines - Posted By: MaryMary

Can anyone please tell me what 75 minutes of dictation should yield in lines (65 char).

TIA