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I thought I saw it here awhile back but I can't find in archive search. sm - Posted By: need info

I'd read here (I thought) about herbal antidepressants including 5-HTP and something else, but I can't find where I saw this. If anyone can be of help, I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks.

All Type - Posted By: bl

Would like to hear from anyone who has worked for or is still currently working for All Type, Inc. located in New Jersey. All pros and cons of working for this company are welcomed.

Newbie expansion software help - Posted By: kittykat

Yikes! I need expansion software help. Can someone tell me how Instant Text works? Do I need to enter words into the program to in order to use it? I have downloaded a free trial of ShortHand for Windows, but it doesn't come with very many words. How does a newbie MT use expansion software if it doesn't have any words in the glossary?

Sorry, I know this is very basic. Unfortunately my MT program has not covered this, and I'm not trying to figure it out!

Thanks in advance!

Truthful Advice? - Posted By: lolabug

As some of you might see I have already posted this on the WAHM board, just thought I'd get it out there as much as I can, so....looks like you guys get it too. lol

I just recently got married and I am working in-house at our local hospital. I LOVE getting out of the house and going to work every day. I love what I do and want to stick with it. We will probably not be having children for at least a couple of years as my husband has a year left in college to get his business degree. I want to be able to stay home and raise my children, but I have seen what it has done to my mom. She sits at home all day in her PJs and type, type, types. I am just wonderng if any of you have any regrets about deciding to do transcription full time from home in order to be there for your children? This may sound a little selfish, but I don't want to have any regrets about my life and want to look at all options before I settle into a decision. I know I have some time to think about it, but it has been a topic that I have really been thinking about lately. What I would really like to do is stay at home with them until they are all in school and then try to get a job out of the house while they are at school. Have any of you made this transition? Any advice would be appreciated. I would just like a heads up before making any decisions. Thanks!

Regarding the buzzing. The ad that has a buzz sound file - Posted By: Administrator (sm)

attached to it has been queued for removal, however it usually takes a few days for Google to remove the ad. We have no control over what appears, but we can remove ads. Unfortunately, there is a wait time that is unavoidable. The buzzing only occurs when that particular banner appears. When you hear the buzzing try refreshing the page or there are some instructions in the thread further down the page where you can set parameters regarding sound accordingly.

Anyone else - Posted By: Siren

with this problem? When I test for a transcription position, I always ace the actual transcription of a voice file; however, I do not do well on the multiple choice/written test. I have always had a problem with reading comprehesion, and I do not think I read the questions correctly or comprehend what is being asked. I can prove that I can actually transcribe the reports sent to me via the test; however, I am not being hired due to failing the written questions.

low cost easy digital software - Posted By: Amy

After 10 years of working for somebody else, I am looking into starting up my own transcription business. Does anyone have any information on low-cost, easy start-up digital software? Thanks!

How much per line - Posted By: Kim

I am new and have been looking for a job. I do not know what the average or going rate per line is. Can someone help me?

Shorthand question - Posted By: MT

Is there a way to program ShortHand so that the word x-ray doesn't get split up at the end of a line. I just typed a line, and I have x- at the end of the line and the next line begins with ray. I'd love to do this with units of measure, dates, doctors names and all kinds of things that you don't want orphaned. Can anyone help me?

Voice Recognition - Posted By: R.J. Gulley

Has anyone worked for a company that does voice recognition? Is it easy to get used to the software. I have a job offer and would like some input.

I am going thru the blues...sm - Posted By: guess we are all different.

anyone else has just been so depressed lately? Every springtime I get that way.

What is a typical rate for QA per line? - Posted By: NewbieMT

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Instant Text and abcz - Posted By: Irish

Happy Holidays everyone!

I was wondering if anyone uses the abcz method with Instant Text and if they were pleased with it.

Does anyone know of a place where it can be downloaded? Or any other suggestions?

People have been helpful and my productivity is inceasing but still need more help!

As always, thanks to all for your willingness to help!!

Kentucky Derby Pie Recipe - Posted By: Dano

This is VERY rich. Enjoy!

2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 to 4 tablespoons bourbon
1/4 cup corn starch
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate bits

1-9" unbaked pie shell

Combine the eggs, sugar, melted butter and bourbon. Add the cornstarch to the mixture, blending in slowly.

Stir in the pecans and chocolate bits. Pour into an unbaked 9 inch pie shell.

Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree F. oven for approximately 45 minutes.

Red tide was so bad in Panama City Fla yesterday, everybody everywhere was coughing. But - Posted By: nothing written in local paper

and not talked about on the news.

I find this unbelievable. People living on the beach are coughing, going to the doctors, doctors doing testing thinking they have a dread disease, residents having no idea the red tide is in the area unless somebody tells them. WHAT IS OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR?

Literally as I sat on a deck outside of a restaurant EVERYONE was coughing.

But you cannot SEE, SMELL, OR FEEL red tide. And it comes in waves. It was amazing to sit there and watch people cough in unison and then stop coughing again in unison. But because you couldn't see or smell anything, you thought it was just YOU.

I had called the health department last week inquiring about red tide and if there can be neurological effects (many many of us are having dizziness, unexplained diarrhea up to 10 times a day for now explainable reason) and they just sort of went, ho hum, don't know of any studies done on neurological system of human effects unless you have eaten shellfish that have been exposed. Of course I know I have not EATEN shellfish because I am allergic to fish.

Doctors are making hand over fist in this community with people coming in with these neurological complaints, dizziness, gastric complaints, coughing --- and NEVER ONCE considering the red tide that is so bad this year most of us can't even dare get out of our houses, let alone go to the beach.

I tell you what, if you are thinking of plunking down loads of money to "live" at the beach or vacation in the panhandle and even down to St. Petersburg, be sure to consider the RED TIDE. And if you get sick, think about the possibility of RED TIDE, because your doctor sure won't and your real estate SURE WON'T.

Transferring Bayscribe Productivity Tool into Word - Posted By: Sandy Lykins

Does anyone know if it's possible to make the Bayscribe Productivity Tool work in Microsoft Word? Or at the very least, transfer the expansion list into Word's expander?

Transcend Info/cpl - Posted By: Jamie

I have an interview scheduled with Transcend but it isn't until late last week which puts me at a stanstill with other companies. Basically, I am wondering if anyone has any info on them at all - especially what they pay. But any additional info would be very important - like the ease of the platform, what the people are like, etc. Thanks in advance :)

Please help me choose the right bike. sm - Posted By: CL

I'm sponsoring a 7-year-old boy (and his big sister) for Christmas. The one thing the boy would love to see under the Christmas tree is a bicycle. Having never had any kids and never seeing this boy before, I don't know what size or type of bike to get him. The information I have says he wears children's size 7 shirts, size 7 pants, size 2 shoes, and size 8 underwear. Should I get him a 16" or 20"? If I got him the 20, then he could grow into it, but maybe it would be way too large for him for a long time. He lives in a rural area, I think. When shopping for bikes, I'm getting overwhelmed with all the different brands, handle-bar types, and different-tread tires. Please help me, Moms 'n Dads!! I never in all my life thought I'd have an opportunity to buy a child a bike for Christmas and am thrilled to be able to do this.

I thought I could grab some clothes in his size and "reconstruct" him next to a bicycle, but there are just too many people shopping now. I've no idea how long his little arms are.

Thanks!

yearly physical (joke) - Posted By: anonymous

I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. The nurse starts with certain basics.

How much do you weigh?" she asks.
"115," I say. The nurse puts me on the scale. It turns out my weight is 140.

The nurse asks, "Your height?" "5 foot 8," I say.
The nurse checks and sees that I only measure 5' 5".

She then takes my blood pressure and tells me it is very high.

"Of course it's high!" I scream, "When I came in here I was tall and slender! Now I'm short and fat!"

She put me on Prozac

Wondering about employability UPDATE - Posted By: JC

Here's the original thread I started:
http://forum.mtstars.com/main/v/1/107953.html

And I just wanted to update. They DID contact me late last week and want to arrange testing. Of course, not only am I paranoid and anxiety-ridden about the interview but also for the testing: I haven't done an on-site test in nearly 20 years. ACK!

From what I understand, you have the option of working at-home or on-site. The work schedule may be more flexible than I originally thought, too, because they just opened a new wing and apparently are anticipating a big increase in workload. I am just glad for the opportunity to TRY and don't know yet if it's worth it to jump ship or not. I have to say, though, it would be nice working somewhere where you don�t have to worry: "What if we lose this account?" or "What if they get rid of most of the US people?" Yes -- I know they could go to a service someday, but I am putting my faith in the belief that they won't -- they had done that years ago, then returned to doing it in-house.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, though. I am compiling my list of questions for the interview if I actually pass the test :)

JG

Bull to running of the bulls - Posted By: Animal rights advocate and proud of it

This is once again an example of senseless slaughter of a poor defenseless animal. Shame on you Spain, for allowing this as well as bullfighting to to go in this day and age. Any one who gets thier jollies watching animals suffer is a deeply disturbed individual and I believe this says alot about our society and where we are and where we are going. And we call ourselves civilized? How different is this from throwing the Christians to the lions in ancient Rome? ITs just reversed, only the animals are getting thrown to the humans.

FirstAid Software Corporation - Posted By: LadyRed

Does anyone have info about this company. A fellow MT of mine is having trouble getting paid. Any info would be appreciated.

need to import DQS expander to Shorthand (sm) - Posted By: computer challenged

What file do I look for and where/how do I find it? Step by step instructions would be nice. Thank you. :-)

Updated info on CyMed? - Posted By: Tracy

Hi -

First time ever on this board and I've been an MT for 15 years. Worked for Healthscribe before Spheris took over (3 years) and now work for another company...but looking elsewhere. Can anyone give me their honest opinions about CyMed? I just tested with them, extremely easy to me, but I HATE changing job. However, job I have now....isn't paying the bills at all, waiting for work constantly, they are going to start off-shoring, etc. I'm single, have 1 child, lost a great job last year working by the hour (outside of home), but lost the job (don't even ask). I loved it, but got screwed. Now I'm just depressed, disgusted, broke, etc., and very stressed and worried. I'm going to have to get out of transcription or something. This just isn't working and I seriously would appreciate any good or bad. I talked to a man there for over an hour yesterday. He was extremely patient and took his time explaining everything I asked.

Thanks in advance everyone!

I'm trying to wean myself from my 1 cup of coffee in the mornings. Is there any type of - Posted By: MLS

type of natural stimulant out there that I can replace it with. It seems I have to have my cup of coffee (and read these boards) before starting work in the mornings.

Follow up regarding C phone dictation post below sm - Posted By: DermMT

Went to the Urology Clinic this morning. The doctors are dictating on a C-phone to a transcription service and they are transcribing the reports and sending them back to the office for me to QA. I download the files, check them, print and save. My questions is how can I have them route these files to my home computer. Wouldn't the transcription service have to send the files to me so that I can access the site on online with a user name and password? Can I do this through AOL or do I need to use Internet Explorer. Anything else I would need? Just need some input, because this current Editor may not come back and I may be taking on their actual transcription also. Big Company. Don't want to loose this one. Any ideas would be appreciated.

macros in radnet or word 2007 - Posted By: Rita

I have a new job typing in RadNet and it has macro system. does anyone know of a macro system that I can use with radnet (radiology) dictation. thanks. Rita

Looking for FTP? - Posted By: Small MTSO

I was given a universal registration key for a free hosting account by a friend of mine (don't worry- it's a public key). I signed up and am now using the FTP feature of the account for one of my clients. Thought I might share it with you. It's a fast server and doesn't have any ads, either.

Address: http://www.sitefever.com/website/sitescripts/subdo/newact.php

Registration key: "subkey2q"

Hope someone can use this!

Bayscribe Question - Posted By: confused one

I've been trying to enter bolded headings into my Expander but for some reason, it will not longer let me do that! It just BEEPS when I tried to click the CTR B to bold in the expander box. The ones I've established are there and work, but the new ones will only beep.

Ideas? THANKS!

Anyone know where Mary Patterson (of YOG) - Posted By: is these days? nm

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Do you believe parents should GIVE their teenagers a nice new car? - Posted By: SM

My 17yo claims the parking lot at school is FULL of nice new cars that were given to their drivers. I think she's exaggerating, like teenagers do. She has her grandmother's old car that we have made her either pay for or work off by cleaning her grandmother's house... Value - 500 dollars. I'm a little disappointed in my daughter who seems to be crying the blues here and making me feel like a negligent parent. Heck, I didn't even HAVE a car of my won until I was 19, and I bought it with my dad co-signing and made payments on my own.

PLEASE I NEED ANSWERS!! - Posted By: Buffy

I have been offered employment by this company called Entente Health Care. They are a software company that is into transcription. Has anyone ever heard anything about them or had any experiences, good or bad with them? I am new to this forum so I am not sure if this is the right place to be asking a question like this. Please I really need feedback, because so far from what I have seen I don't think they have thier act very together, but then I could be wrong.

Do any of you have AT&T? - Posted By: Ticked with internet service

I have had cell, land and internet with them- was told I had to have land phone in order to have my internet (this was some years back but told that). I called today because was charged for long distance - I asked them years ago to take off long distance as did not want. The charge was $4 something today- they told me that came with my package - if I took that off would delete a $5 savings on my cell phone plus $5 on my land- told them really did not need land but had to have- they say no- now I can have what they call stand alone service- I get a reduced rate on my land phone but GET THIS, NO SERVICE. You pay for something but cannot use. What kind of malarky is this? I hope that internet service via satellites is on the horizon.

Express Scribe - Posted By: HappyICMT

When I try to transfer a sound file into Express Scribe and play it, the sound is not transferring. It's almost like the sound is wiped out on transfer, as the duration of file says 0 when it is in Express Scribe. I'm desperate - can anyone help?

Does anyone have an HP Photosmart printer? see msg - Posted By: Thinking about returning it.

I have not had any luck printing on the HP Photosmart 2575 unless I use Hewlett Packard paper. I have a huge stack of photo paper from Costco that used to print out beautiful photos on my old Epson. When I switched to this HP Photosmart printer, the Costco photo paper is all smeared and oversaturated with ink. The same applies to using copy paper as some of the lines are either missing or too light. However, when I use the HP paper products, everything prints out perfect. What a ripoff having to use only HP products. Is there any solution, or else I will return this printer to Staples?

typing test preparation question - Posted By: sandy

Will be applying at a local university hospital for a transcription job. Applied there last year, did not pass the typing test. Am determined to pass it this year - (requesting an ergonomic keyboard which I am used to, instead of testing on what they gave me). Question: They say one must pass a 10 minute typing test accurately transcribing 1437 characters. As I recall the transcription itself was not difficult, it was just using their keyboard that slowed me down. So besides requesting another one, how can I best practice for this? How can I determine how to judge that amount of characters for practice? Thanks for any advice. I am an experienced Transcriptionist with 5+ years.

cold hands - Posted By: it's only me

My hands get so cold in my office that it's difficult to type. They're stiff from being cold. Any suggestions for a type of warming glove that wouldn't be cumbersome while typing?

Does this every happen to anyone besides me? (please SM) - Posted By: Overstimulated

After transcribing for lengthy periods of time, do you feel irritable? Kinda like you want to run to the nearest window and jump out cause you feel all this inner energy but have to sit in a chair and type and it is driving you nuts?

I probably need to takes walks or do something physical but am working 8-10 hours a day.

Just wondering if I am going nuts or what. It is rather unnerving, this feeling. Maybe it is menopausal as I am nearing that age, also. Can anyone identify with this strange feeling?

Footpedal question please - Posted By: speak in slow sentences plz...

Can anyone help me with this? I am starting to transcribe off sound files that I can retrieve on Windows Media Player. How do I get the foot pedal to work with this? I have a foot pedal that I use on another platform that it in a USB port on my computer. I'm very limited in my tech abilities so if you can help, please be patient with me and speak s-l-o-w-l-y. The foot pedal I have is enabled through the transcription program I use for another job.

Thanks in advance~!

For ladies who live in the Phoenix Arizona area - Posted By: Great job opportunities in your area

Please visit this link. Several positions payint $19/hr
http://jobs.biohealthmatics.com/SearchResults.aspx?region=1&cat=9&state=3

Is there any benefit to getting clients anymore? sm - Posted By: Anon

Most clients where I live (Virginia Beach) want me to pick up tapes. They will call if the MT quit, and then they want to pay only 10 CPL. I can�t hire MTs at less than 8 CPL. Then, behind my back, they look for in-house personnel. Once they find it, I�m out of a job again. Dishonest OMs that just use me. Don�t know which way to go. Don�t need a lot of work, just trying not to work for nationals (f that�s possible anymore).

I�m thinking of getting work outside my state. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Vacation and benefits - really! - Posted By: Has anyone ever gotten a paid week of vacation wit

Is there really a company out there that provides long-term benefits such as insurance AND VACATION and that will be around when we get ready to use it Just wondering if anyone out there really has any benefits doing at home MT work.

Fun things to do next time you are in an elevator... - Posted By: MI-MT

Wave hands wildly at invisible flies buzzing around your head.

Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside ask: "Got enough air in there?"

Stand silent and motionless in the corner, facing the wall, without getting off.

Greet everyone getting on the elevator with a warm handshake and ask them to call you "Admiral".

Stare, grinning, at another passenger for a while, and then announce: "I've got new socks on!"

Frown and mutter "gotta go, gotta go" then sigh and say "oops!"

Walk on with a cooler that says "human head" on the side.

Stare at another passenger for a while, then announce "You're one of THEM!" and move to the far corner of the elevator.

Draw a little square on the floor with chalk and announce to the other passengers that this is your personal space.

I just had to lighten up this board a bit today!!!!

Where is all the Rad work? - Posted By: Souzam

I know it is feast or famine in this industry but come on! I have been transcribing Radiology for 8 years and I think this is the worse it has ever been. I have tried changing companies but still....no work!!! If anyone knows of a good company that has plenty of Rad work, please let me know!!!! You can send me a PM if you'd like. Thanks a bunch!

DQS program - Posted By: NEW to DQS program

Hello out there - Starting position who has DQS program.

I find it to be very poor. (In fact those who know the Meditech program - I prefer Meditech over DQS anyday)

I have a lot of issues with the program; however, will just ask two questions, please. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

1. Does anyone have advice as to the quality of dictation. I am not referring to the physicians quality, but the inability of the DQS program to have more than 4 selections for speed, which are terrible.

Is it me or is this par for the program? 1-2 speed hash marks are draggy, 3-4 is distorted. There is not a happy medium for clear dictation but at a rate you can type quickly and accurately.

2. Also minutes - never measured my work in minutes how many minutes a day approximately to produce 1500 lines a day ??

35+ years transcription experience - this is the worst program ever. Hey that is just my opinion, I could be wrong (5000 lb gorilla).

un- attached chest port? - Posted By: cyllk

My son has a chest port. He can lift up three corners of the port, make a pocket out of loose skin and slid his thumb under the port. He says the port is supposed to float freely within a tissue pocket created in his chest. It is his belief the port is Not sutured to anything inside him, like, say, the chest wall for example. Hmmmm! I am seeking outside opinions as he and I disagree. Please let me know what you think.

In Joy,

cyllk

anyone register a web domain? Did you just follow the link that pops up or - Posted By: do you go to a service to do this? Need a web sit

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for puzzle lovers - Posted By: Snow Bunny

Take a break from working:

http://www.puzzlersparadise.com/page1029.html

Topics (SM) - Posted By: Goldbird (Moderator)

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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,

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Does anyone how to enter a new word into shorthand sm - Posted By: slow learner who hates a mouse

without using the mouse? I clicked on

add new entry (still trying to figure out what the 'key' is that opens this so I don't have to use the mouse)

keyword/text to type/ and then there is an okay butten. I am use to doing this same operation in autocorrect but without using the mouse (where i use the tab and enter key once I program it.) . The O on the okay button is underlined but I can't seem to use the alt/o to have the program OKAY my new entry. I am trying to read this help guide and I am really struggling. I wish someone could write instructions that weren't in computer languange. sigh. Thanks once again