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Reality check -
Posted By: Patti
With the deaths of three people that I grew up with on TV, and now with what I hard yesterday from Dr. Phil yesterday he reminded us that if we have 20 years left in our life it -- and that sounds like a long time, but that equals out to only 1040 weeks which then makes you realize as the weeks go by so fasssssssssssssssst that it is not very long and we need to make the best of those weeks as we can. So that made me stop and realize what is really important and what is not and what is worth fighting about and what is not. This may not stay with me but I am going to keep thinking about those weeks instead of years and hopefully it will make me enjoy the weeks that I am here. 
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Posted By: Wm Shatner, Rescue 911
There's a rash on my hiney (referred to hereafter as DH -- dear hiney). It's getting splotchy. Can you tell me what it is? Also, do you think it was something I caught or do you think it was something I ate?
Should I call somebody? Do you think I need to take DH to see a doctor?
I think this is going to be urgent fairly soon so please let me know. Thank you.
For what reason do companies/hospitals want to do credit checks for MTs? nm -
Posted By: Wondering
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Please do not feed the troll. -
Posted By: Administrator nm
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Office notes versus SOAP: -
Posted By: tml
Could someone explain the difference between an office note and a SOAP note when doing transcribing for a specialty doctor. Thanks.
EMR problems -
Posted By: Patti
I was contacted today by a staffing place today -- they got my name from one of the clinics that I used to work for with transcribing into their EMR's -- but it seems as though Kaiser's EMR big computer crashed with all of the EMR data in it. They were able to recover but they are just pieces of information out there now and they need 20 people at least to give a committment to go through all of these pieces of the charts and put the charts back together. Pretty easy work but they want knowledgable people that know the parts of a medical chart, can figure out what is a lab vs x-ray, H&P vs OP note, etc. But I think that it is just funny that EMR is not the answer like it should be. I think it is like if the 10,000 + paper charts all fell off of the chart cases, all the papers fell out and mixed together -- what it would take to get them put all back together. But instead of paper we are working with paper on computer. I think you will see this happening more. For some reason the back-up did not work or crashed everything. I just did not want to commit to a 40 hour work week in the hospital on top of my other work. Guess it is quite a mess right now. But just like overseas, not everything is as good as it sounds at first.
Busy MTg...quesiton for you, lease sm -
Posted By: Catholicbabe
I read your post that you are on DQS (all my accounts will be on DQS beginning Nov 15; right now, only a few are).
Do you use the DQS expander? I'm asking because I find it just simply dreadful and I use Instant Text, but have only been using IT for a short time and haven't gotten completely used to it.
The transition from MTShell Expander to DQS expander was difficult because the DQS expander doesn't allow for nearly as many expander keys. IT is pretty good, I suppose, but uses a completely different system so that is taking some getting used to.
Just curious as to what expander you use. My expander database is huge, but I'm having to do some major modifications for it to be used to any great degree in IT.
TIA
Regards,
CB
Saw this in an ad, is it true? -
Posted By: SM
6 cpl GROSS which equates to 9.25 on a 65 character
When bringing up old documents in Extext, Ctrl S, -
Posted By: Extext newbie
I think I missed a step. I hit ctrl S, put in patient's name (in this case) and then click find, or quick find. Then, it brings up a list of the patient's admission. Then, what do I hit to bring up the document? The options on the right side are statistics and close? I tried to highlight and double click the admission but nothing. Need some help here....Thanks
Filed complaint with Better Business Bureau against MTSO -
Posted By: Not Working for Free
for nonpayment after 90 days. Requested payment multiple times to no avail. Nothing but empty promises. Has anyone ever been successful getting paid after going through the BBB?
Bald spot on head??? -
Posted By: Sue
Has anyone ever had this happen or know of anyone who has had this happen? My 14-year-old son has a spot on the top of his head that is bald. It's about the size of a quarter. He has never had this and it came all of a sudden a couple of weeks ago. There is no hair growing out of this spot. ~
Should I take him in to have it checked or is this a common thing? I typed it in Google and came up with something called alopecia maybe. ~ I'll take any advice anyone wants to give me. Thanks!!! 
So is Columbus MQ closing? -
Posted By: makeTATnotwar
Inquiring minds want 2 know...
PTSIO Syndrome - Please Read -
Posted By: Oncology/OrthoMT24INPA
 Moms, are you suffering from PTSIO Syndrome?
This is "Post Traumatic School Is Out" Syndrome.
Symptoms include:
* Loss of balance due to tripping over piles of leftover school
supplies, end of year projects, extra gym shoes and paint shirts.
* Headaches due to sudden loss of any personal time during the day
as well as loss of late evening personal time. they are staying up
later than you now that it's summer!
* Feeling of chaos due to house a disaster 24/7 (used to at least be
clean a few hours while kids at school.
* Earaches due to loud begging from children for sleepovers with
friends, as well as pleas for setting up the pool, and/or going to
the pool.
* Dizziness due to increased shuttling to and from friends' houses,
swimming lessons, summer camps, baseball and other sports.
* Ringing in ears due to phone and doorbell constantly ringing with
friends wanting to play.
* Pain in the neck due to husband's annoying: What did you do today honey?
(DUH! The kids are home!)
*Sudden weight gain and bad hair days due to Mom's inability to go
to the gym, get a hair cut/color caused by kids' constant presence.
*Feelings of claustrophobia due to kids hanging on you, causing
inability to accomplish simple tasks like going to grocery store.
Length of PTSIO Syndrome:
Usually about 90 days (June-August)
Remedies include: Locking yourself in the bathroom for the next 90 days
and/or stocking up on beer, wine and other alcoholic consumables as coping
mechanisms. Other possible remedies include taping therapeutic Oprah
episodes and watching late night. (Lord knows you can't watch it during the day - "their shows are on!)
Prognosis: While PTSIO Syndrome is not fatal, some mothers have been driven to
the brink of insanity, but thankfully almost all regain their faculties by early September.
What's for dinner or what was for dinner? -
Posted By: Grilled burgers, chips, root beer, I love root bee
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crockpot turkey breast question -
Posted By: sandy54
I just got a crockpot, have not really used one much. I want to cook a boneless turkey breast. Have looked at recipes online, most have no liquid added. The idea of leaving it on low at home, while I'm a work, (with no liquid) makes me a little nervous. Comments? TIA
Petition to keep records in USA - Pass it on! -
Posted By: Tli
Sign petition and letters to Representatives and President.
http://www.billing-coding.com/forum/read_thread.cfm?ForumID=8&ThreadID=11607&Thread=2506
anyone use Hippo ftp? pls email me. nm -
Posted By: kathy
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quality apparently isn't cost-effective, -
Posted By: jaded veteran
so it's time for us all to be very afraid - not only for our jobs, but for the accuracy of our personal medical records and those of the people we love.
I thought I had a career for life, but I was so wrong.
Transcription Fairy -
Posted By: Typingforpennies
 Does the transcription fairy exist? I would really love a new job. Hate my current company.
?legal recourse for nonpayment -
Posted By: Dianne
Does anyone know where to start to collect pay owed by a Transcription Company? I was absolutely harrassed into quitting because the CEO didnt want to break my contract I guess. Now I am having difficulty getting my checks and they owe me for 2 pay periods. I do not know where to start other than contacting the labor board and BBB. Being an IC I am not sure the Labor Board is the right place to start.
Ty
How would you type mid-March? NM -
Posted By: I do not see the style board
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Regarding Word -
Posted By: Carla
I was wondering if anyone can help with this. On word when I type a two letter word like we and type it with capital W and then the E capitalizes. How do I turn this off or do I have to go into autocorrect and put in all the two letter words that would do this and change them that way.
It just seems like there should be some way on word that will not keep this from happening. Any help is appreciated.
Open Message for ALL MTs - sm -
Posted By: greenie
Happy Medical Transciptionist Week to each and eveyone of you. Your dedication to your profession is, in my opinion, admirable. I wish I could do what you do. The knowledge you carry with you each day, the amount of patience and attention to every detail is beyond belief. I cannot imagine getting up out of bed every day and doing what you do each and every time you sit before your PC. I am a mere radiology/Diagnostic Imaging MT. They tried to cross-train me for discharge summaries, clinic notes, psychiatric notes, etc....and I almost went out of my mind. I have nothing but the utmost respect for you all and for all you do and know how to do. I just wanted to say this to you during MT week, and wish you all the best. My hat is truly off to all of you. You all deserve to take a bow!!
Sincerely.....
starting my own MT company -
Posted By: Grec
I have been a MT for over 10 years and have been thinking about starting my own company. What positives/negatives does everyone have on this idea. I am really not great with the computer end and would not even know what I would need to start up. IDEAS??
Need help on Word Board..TIA! -
Posted By: funsize
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Chantix Warning -
Posted By: sooo glad I never smoked
as it must be just horrible to stop!
I received this today regarding Chantix......
FDA informed healthcare professionals and consumers of important revisions to the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections of the prescribing information for Chantix regarding serious neuropsychiatric symptoms experienced in patients taking Chantix. These symptoms include changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal ideation, and attempted and completed suicide. While some patients may have experienced these types of symptoms and events as a result of nicotine withdrawal, some patients taking Chantix who experienced serious neuropsychiatric symptoms and events had not yet discontinued smoking. In most cases, neuropsychiatric symptoms developed during Chantix treatment, but in others, symptoms developed following withdrawal of Chantix therapy. See the FDA Information for Healthcare Professionals Sheet for recommendations and considerations for healthcare professionals on using Chantix therapy for patients.
Approximately how long does it take to transcribe -
Posted By: 1 hour's worth of dictation
Trying to figure something out but I don't know how long 60 minutes of dictation would take on average. Any info appreciated. TIA
Saw on job board, Webmedx AAMT Employer of year, 2006 trying to pull -
Posted By: in MTs, don't they realize that (sm)
MTs generally don't give a RIP about AAMT? I doubt seriously that this will entice MTs anymore than if they just left that ridiculous blurb out. I, frankly, think AAMT is an embarassment to the MT industry. Sharon (Ace) Ventura
regarding MQ wanting e-mail from supervisors, etc. Why? Who cares what supervisors want? -
Posted By: Just do your work.
It's like little kids wanting recognition from their parents. These supervisors for the most part are anonymous. Who really cares about e-mails from them unless they are offering more money or a bonus? There is nothing else I care to hear from them. I do my work with or without them. I figure everytime I get a supervisor e-mail, I am paying for it with my time and I am also paying that supervisor to state the obvious, either the account is behind or caught up. Really, I am paying the supervisor's salary.
can you put bold characters in autocorrect? -
Posted By: EmmaT
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Has anyone used DocShuttle or -
Posted By: D
eShuttle? How about Gear Player/Dictate? Was it easy to set up/use? Were there any problems? I had been planning to use Express Dictate until I saw the post from yesterday where someone had problems with it. I am also curious about WebChartMD and Voice Scribe/Doc, but their sites do not show prices. If anyone has used either of these I would be interested in hearing about them as well.
TIA! Any information would be very much appreciated.
Poll: Do you keep your keyboard on top of the -
Posted By: desk or on the keyboard sliding shelf? nm
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File transfer suggestions -
Posted By: pd
I currently do a small amount of transcription for a doctor's office and have been using Novuscript to transfer files and dictation. Does anyone have any suggestions that might be less expensive that are HIPAA compliant for file transfer and dictation transfer.
Question -
Posted By: from MQ to another company
Have any of you who have gone from MQ to a dif company noticed an increase in your line count without doing anything differently?
Now Released! MTStars FlashCount & Invoice Generator. Completely FREE to MTStars Visitors. -
Posted By: see message inside
Freeware - No Registration or Purchase required.
Lines and Word counter software. Scans your documents for lines, words, spaces and generates real time invoices the way you want. Full customization to generate invoices to save or email to your clients.
Click on link below.
DSL - distance from office or switch. -
Posted By: Ex-Slave
My hubby is retired from the phone company. DSL services don't have anything to do with distance from the office/switch. Each community has a "box," usually green, on the side of the road, normally at an intersection, where phone services for that area are handled. If the equipment in the box is not fiberoptic compatible or old technology, you can't get DSL in the area served by that box. Once enough people ask for DSL so that it is "cost effective" in that area, you get new equipment installed and that area gets DSL.
President of AAMT going to -
Posted By: India for a big business conference!
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New Job -
Posted By: NewMT
Ok...I just landed my first MT job with a national. I'm pretty excited as I'm a recent graduate and my goal was to work from home because I'm a single mom (definately save money on day care). I was just wondering if any of you experienced MTs out there had any for me??? I don't really know what to ask at this point so anything general tips would be greatly appreciated!
Tearagin -
Posted By: jss
Tearagin 1.4% - medication.
Fill in the blank: You know you're getting old when....sm -
Posted By: Just me
1. For me, when a person I used to babysit from infancy until school age has completed his internal medicine residency and is in a private medical practice.
2. When I get up in the morning my knees and back crack so much that you can hear them at times in the next room (daughter asks "what's that cracking noise" will confirm this!)
asr funny -
Posted By: mini-haha
Dictated: The patient's insurer will be contacted.
ASR: The patient's Ensure will be contacted.
If you think that can be done, I have some Bosco that would like to talk to you.
Pay per report (radiology) -
Posted By: HomeMT
1. If a radiologist dictates CT abdomen/pelvis and you have to combine the reports, do you get paid for this?
2. If the radiologists read reports from another facility and the transcriptionist has to type them in the system (a different way than the regular reports), do you get paid for these?
3. If you transcribe a report dictated by someone other than the radiologist (i.e., cardiologist), do you get paid for this?
I have found that the discrepancies in my production totals have to do with all three of the above. I don't believe I am being paid for any of them.
These may be good questions to ask when discussing employment. Unfortunately, I didn't think to ask before-hand. I'll repost to let you know when I get the answers from the company.
No sponsors this year? -
Posted By: wow
One giveaway all week and tomorrow is Thursday?
For anyone you has an LCD monitor do they come assembled or how much assembly is needed. I am -
Posted By: MQMT
getting one next week and am not very good at assembling things.
desperate for keyboard -
Posted By: Ludi
I had two NMB Right-Touch keyboards that were wonderful. The last one just died. I tried to order another and it seems there are no NMB models for sale anymore. Can someone suggest an excellent keyboard for a transcriptionist?
Out-of-state sales tax question -
Posted By: MTSO
I would have posted on the other thread, but it is gone already. My apologies.
Do any MTSOs charge sales tax to out-of-state clients? Long before transcription, I worked for a company that did not charge sales tax on product sold out of state but did charge sales tax for any services peformed on-site, even for out-of-state customers. They insisted if the service was performed in the state, they needed to charge sales tax. I have been subcontracting out of state and every time I called to get a sales tax license they would very nicely tell me to stuff it until I got an in-state customer. Now I have just gotten my first out-of-state account (direct client) and want to make absolutely sure I should not charge sales tax for my service.
Thank you.
Please read...... -
Posted By: dpp
I know names are not supposed to be mentioned here, but I will only give a first name and last initial. I'm from the Chicagoland area and I used to work for a small company called Rx Transcriptions. It was run by two ladies. I've lost contact with her and would like to find her, she was a great supervisor and paid me well and treated me good. She was a good friend. I was wondering if anyone on this board has ever heard of that company or this person. MODERATOR...please don't delete this post or ban me as this is NOT for malicious purposes. I am really trying to find to find this person so I can reunite with her....Thanks.
facial hair products-sm -
Posted By: PM
I am post menopausal and deal with upper lip facial hair. I have tried several things such as creams and tweezing (ouch) and shaving. I'm not happy with any of them. What's a woman to do? I can't just leave it. It's too dark and too much. I can't afford expensive treatments. Isn't there a decent product out there for this problem?
MS Word for Windows 95 -
Posted By: No Name
Does anybody know of a medical spellchecker that works with MS Word for Windows 95???? Thanks
I have a question about overflow..sm -
Posted By: Becky
Does anyone working in an office use a service to send overflow work or work when you take vacation, etc? Any information or suggestions would be very helpful. Feel free to e-mail me. TIA
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