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Anybody work with a company bue do your own billling to them, count like 65 cpl and use a program ho - Posted By: w do you know if you are billing correctly!

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URL for Jax Transcription website? Thx! nm - Posted By: curious....

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How to balance it all. - Posted By: Time management

I've been doing MT for 7 looooong years now and have recently gone back to school (pre-med). I've had to find a new job, a child with ADD/depression who takes massive amounts of one on one time to get school work done, etc., and another little one. I'm struggling getting work done and my homework. I took a fairly light load (13 credits) but am just feeling overwhelmed. Any time saving tips would be greatly appreciated!

If you knew then what you know now.... - Posted By: Looking back

I've been an MT now for almost 10 years. I don't know about you but I didn't really give MT a lot of thought before I decided to get into this business. It seemed like a good way to go with my typing skills and interest in the medical field. Plus it sort of "fell into my lap" with an opportunity that was too good to pass up. So I plunged in and starting learning what I needed to get started and took it from there. Wow, what a long journey and I'm still learning new things all the time. Looking back I really don't think I would have gone into this field had I known all the blood, sweat and tears required just in order to get started, not to mention even now keeping things going day to day. I am honestly glad I did stick with it because it has worked very well for my family situation over the years. Some days I am fed up with it but it has so many other benefits that outweigh the negatives. So, I keep sticking with it and keep going day to day. How about you? If you knew then how hard it would be would you have run the other way? I know I probably would have but I am glad I didn't have a clue and kept plugging away.

Curious question about overseas transcriptions...sm - Posted By: CuriousGeorge

Do companies that outsouce work overseas have to pay taxes on the money they pay to the companies overseas or do the overseas companies have to pay taxes on work they do for the US? TIA.

Anyone know if you can use Vonage with a C-phone? nm - Posted By: sk

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Anyone know of a remedy or way to lessen tinnitus? - Posted By: Tired of the constant ringing

infectious disease - Posted By: MTRae

I may possibly be starting an infectious disease account soon. I have already ordered a Stedmans dictionary, but was wondering if anybody has done any work in this field and have any advice, websites to check, etc. on this specialty. I want to gain as much knowledge as I can before starting. I appreciate any input.

escprition - Posted By: KSM

What is escription? And what is voice regonition editing?

TIA,

ksm

Cy-Med and p.r.n. Transcription info - Posted By: SweetPea

Before you get all hot under the collar as to why I posted this year...I posted this originally on the Company board but have had no responses thus far and need some input on these 2 companies from anyone out there who has worked there or has knowledge about them. I would like to know how their platforms are, their cpl rates, enough work, and how the staff is to work with. I did check archives but could not find anything recent posted regarding either one. TIA.

Question about computer speed - Posted By: Missy

Aside from needing more RAM, it seems there is something else going on with the companies system. It is taking longer and longer for our email to open (have talked with others in the company who say it's happening to them too), to connect in general, to get web pages to open etc.

Does anyone know what else (beside RAM) would be causing this?

It's hard enough to get faster (and being ragged on for it) without additional slowness of the equipment adding to it.

Could you all help me find a company that does not need - Posted By: cable or DSL sm

I am a soon to be displaced acute care MT as the account I transcribe on has moved on to another company. I would really appreciate any input about the companies you work for that do not need cable or DSL and how well you like where you are, etc. Thank you in advance for your time.

Where is AutoCorrect and AutoText stored....sm - Posted By: Technically challenged at the moment

and how do you back up these files? Thank you!

Re: Dragon Naturally Speaking - Posted By: need advice about Ebay...TIA!

I have been seeing a lot about the Dragon Naturally Speaking program. I am interested in buying. However, on looking E-Bay, there are tons of versions. Is it always best to get the latest version? and is that version 8? I have seen almost all versions on E-Bay, but need advise on buying. Any help anyone can give me would be immensely appreciated! And thanks in advance to anyone who responds (in case I don't get back with you soon)!

working on a laptop - Posted By: ann

does anyone here do their transcription on a laptop? I know you can add a normal sized keyboard to the laptop to work on, but are there any problems with working on a laptop full time?

Anyone having probs searching for docs on ExText? - Posted By: ManyMTyears

Is anyone else having this problem lately? In ExText, when I search for a physician's name by using the Cntrl-A function, it is extremely slow, and about half the time, the search seems to freeze, and then I get a message that the connection has been lost. I click on "Retry", am connected, and physicians' names are displayed. The whole process is as slow as molasses, and occasionally, I get completely kicked out of the system, or everything freezes up solid. This has been happening for about 2 to 3 days.

Anybody in the Charlotte or Raleigh, NC area?? SM - Posted By: Just Looking

Anybody in the Charlotte area or Raleigh area. My husband might be able to get a very nice job there and I was looking up real estate and it seems very reasonable!!!! Just wondering what the area is like. What there is to do there, arts, recreation, kid stuff. Also how are the schools. What about crime? And what is the climate like? How hot does it get in the summer and how cold does it get in the winter. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!!!

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?

Word expander question - Posted By: Carla

I have a question about word expanders. I have been researching a few also. Can you tell me do they have samples of how to put in the expanders, such as, (ht-hypertension) or anything like that. I can do a few on my own, but would be helpful to have others to help me along with.

Also someone mentioned about backing up the dictionary. Does this also back up the autocorrect or do I have to do that a different way. I have Stedmans dictionary and not sure how to go about backing these up, especially the autocorrect.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Escriptionists - how did you get experience on the platform? (sm) - Posted By: dinosaur?

As you can probably tell from my "name" I've been doing this a l o n g time. I would like to learn the Escription platform, in particular because of my on and off carpal tunnel syndrome. It has left me unable to type as much as I would like and my bottom line (paycheck) is showing it! I still need to pay bills, however! So, I'd like to switch over to editing as well as performing transcription. Having had my own transcription company in the past I've done Q&A for years too! But like everything else there's a "Catch 22" (anyone remember that book?). You can't get the work until you know the system. You can't learn the system if you don't get the work! Is there a company out there that will teach (or let you learn on your own) the Escription platform?

Why would my control function keys suddenly change? - Posted By: Misha

Suddenly I can't use CTRL X to cut. Instead my work program suddenly thinks I want to exit the program (ExText). It somehow changed so that I'd have to use Control S, I believe. I don't want to change my function keys depending on the whim of my program. What happened?

Line counting on Word... - Posted By: Confused...

I use templates for my reports and charge by the page, but I have been interested in charging by the line. Do you include the template lines with your line count or minus that? I am completely confused with this, still. Thanks again~

I'm interested in a MT Course??? HELP!!! - Posted By: Linda

Can anyone give me some advice on going thru a MT course? I would very much like to do an online training but not sure if they are legit or not. I have some information from Allied Health which is about 1500. Is that normal? Does anyone know of any better courses? Is it okay to take an online course? I have so many questions but don't know who to ask. Do you guys get paid decent money? HELP!!! HELP!!! All answers will be appreciated!!!

podiatry terminology - sounds like "rasmooth". Anyone know what the term is? TIA. - Posted By: MTSO

Sten-Tel Mass. - out of work? - Posted By: anon

Anyone else with Sten-tel on the ASP platform out of work or is it just me that is sitting here twiddling my thumbs?

romey and animal advocate...here are some nice pictures... - Posted By: MTMT

http://www.myanimalart.com/pages/galleryliberation.html

posters you can buy, as well...

How many authors do you have daily? - Posted By: in-hiding

I'm with a small MTSO and for quite a while have been on an account with about 10 doctors, mostly ESL. I was very comfortable with them. I have been trained on three accounts, one with maybe 6 and then another very large account, but they kept me primarily on this account.

Recently I was switched to one of the other accounts - no ESL, but this last pay period I had 38 different authors!! Am having a hard time getting comfortable, and there's other problems , but for this post I just was hoping to find out, on average how many authors are others doing?

Maybe I was really lucky before with just 10 docs - ?

Newbie Interview Questions - Posted By: kittykat

Hello,

I am graduating soon and beginning to test and interview. For BTDT Transcriptionists, what kind of questions should a prospective employee/IC ask during an interview?

Thanks!

DTS America - Posted By: dsccw

I am thinking of possible employment with this company. Has anyone ever worked for them or know anything about this company called DTS America from Tennessee?

Lie, lay, lying, laying - Posted By: help

Can anyone recommend a website or reference for these words to clear them up once and for all in my head? TIA

I have to laugh - did anyone see this posting on Guru?? - Posted By: giggle

We are looking for someone that can transcribe 60, 90, or 120 minute
audio files. The transcript must be typed into microsoft word.

Compensation is as follows:

60 minutes $10.00
90 minutes $15.00
120 minutes $20.00

There will be repeat work for the right pro.

to who posted about putting keyboard in your lap, - Posted By: sm

thanks for taking the time to share that. I've been MTing over 30 yr and just in the las few have had trouble with the carpal t. syndrome stuff. I thought i always had good ergo posture, etc, but when i have had a persistent pain in the one arm, i tried your idea and it seems to be helping. I use a board under the keyboard tho as it feels better to me that way. I've learned so much from people sharing on this board, and thank you for your input!

Any suggestions for painful hands/wrists from typing? - Posted By: Sheryl

My hands are always freezing cold. I wear fleece "wristies" to keep warmer. I have pain in both hands all day from typing. One wrist has a ganglion, and both wrists have some arthritis showing on x-ray. I rub capsaisin on hands/wrists. Still the pain persists. Pain relievers (Advil, etc.) do not help much. Prescriptions from doctors did nothing.

I was wondering if other heavy typers out there might have found some helpful things to alleviate hand/wrist pain. I even purchased "warming cream" which is supposed to help increase circulation to the hands, but it did nothing. I have several keyboards that I have tried also.

THanks!

MODERATOR could we have a msg board just - Posted By: for the topic VR.

I started using this board about 10 years ago, then quit for about 9, and just started using it again this year. I remember being on the board the day a poster asked if we could have a separate board just for MQ. We did, but now after coming back after 9 years, not much has changed on here....except we that are jobs are changing. It would be a nice to have a place to share experiences.

Any advice?? - Posted By: Sue

I need some advice.....I am 41 years old and I feel stuck. I took a transcription home course study here locally 13 years ago and did psychiatric transcription for 4 years and then I have done chiropractic transcription for about 6 years and I'm currently doing transcription for a research company.

I almost feel like a newbie because I don't have all this experience with things like discharge summaries, the basic 4, OP notes, etc. I love transcription and feel like it is my thing and have always done well with it, but I feel like I almost need to start all over again with taking a new course, such as Career Step or something of that nature, which I would rather not have to do unless there are no other options.

What do you think? I've also only transcribed via tapes/microcassette tapes, so the wave files are all new to me. So.......what would you do?

I am so tired of MTing I could scream - - Posted By: sm

I am doing my very best to keep a positive outlook that something else will come along. Anytime I see something in my local newspaper I apply. I have also registered with agencies, but it seems like all they want to offer me are more transcription positions.

I'm tired of looking up information because a dictator only gives you "partial" dictation, such as addresses, etc. Do these educated human being know that there are more than one William Smith and many different ways to spell Smith. This takes time AWAY from my fingers typing - and if that happens, I'm not making money. I'm about ready to send it to QA with a blank and let them figure it out.

I cannot wait to get out of this business! How do these ESLs make it out of med school? How in the world can the professors understands them - Oops, I'm sorry --- the professors are probably from another planet too!

Any points on sightseeing in Maine and New Hampshire, just highlights that are most worthwhile. nm - Posted By: MTPA

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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.

available upon e-mail request - Posted By: C-phone manuals in PDF format

Quick Reference Guide (24 pages) as well as Instruction Manual (114 pages)

Is this normal pay? On Job Seeker's board (sm) - Posted By: Huh?

They are looking for an Ortho QA Editor and after training they are paying $11.50 an hour? $11.50 an hour? $11.50 an hour? Why not just work in fast food?

Presidential Proclamation for MT Week - Posted By: Kim Tallitsch

I want to wish everyone a Happy MT Week! Below I've included the text of the presidential proclamation by Ronald Reagan designating the week of May 20th as MT week (here's a link to that text also - http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=38668). Nothing like a presidental pat on the back to give you the warm fuzzies!

Happy transcribing :-)

Kim T.

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Proclamation 5345�National Medical Transcriptionist Week, 1985
May 21st, 1985

Ronald Reagan
1985: Book I

By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation

Record-keeping is a vital function in our society, and one of the most important records for every American is the medical record. That record, including reports prepared and edited by a medical transcriptionist from physician dictation, is the permanent history of a patient's medical care.

A century ago, physicians knew many of their patients from birth, knew all their ailments, and provided all their medical care. Today, with medical specialization and greater mobility among people, many skilled physicians may treat the average American during a lifetime. Using transcribed medical reports, each physician can easily and quickly review a patient's medical history even if the physician has never seen that patient before. Because of the work done by trained medical transcriptionists, patients can be assured that the history of their medical care is portrayed accurately and legibly. Medical transcriptionists have therefore become a vital link between the physician and the patient.

It is appropriate for our Nation to recognize the contributions of medical transcriptionists. We should encourage hospitals, allied health education programs, and community colleges to provide appropriate courses of instruction recognizing the high standards that must be met by medical transcriptionists and the vital function they perform.

In recognition of the need for medical transcriptionists in today's society, the Congress, by Public Law 98-609, has designated the week beginning May 20, 1985, as "National Medical Transcriptionist Week" and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of May 20 through May 26, 1985, as National Medical Transcriptionist Week, and I urge all Americans to participate in appropriate ceremonies in observance of this event.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and ninth.

RONALD REAGAN

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 10:50 a.m., May 22, 1985]

Anyone know who sells wrist braces... - Posted By: Hurtin...

for relief? I have a few but have gained weight, so need one for a "fattier" arm.

TIA!

Breast cancer - Posted By: MT in new field

Does any one on this board know where I might find a sample report with regards to breast cancer? Any tips greatly appreciated. I want to be sure to get all of the stages ect. right on and though I have MT experience this is my first shot in the area of breast cancer clinics.

statutory employees - MQ - Posted By: wg

When you have to take off, do you call in sick like you would a regular job? In the past, I have and they have been quite unreasonable if I needed to take a day off for sick or personal reasons. What upsets me is when there is no work, Im stuck, no work, oh well, but when I need to take off, I better be there, I better work or they have been quite nasty with me..What has been others response? What have others done when they needed to take off? Thanks for your response!

Will more companies be allowing satellite in the near future, do you think? (sm) - Posted By: in the boonies and technologically challenged besi

No access to high speed or Unlimited long distance

rad pay - Posted By: anon

Just was informed we will be going on production from hourly pay. Offering us 2.25 a report, is that good and what do others make?

Wishing a Happy Easter to the entire board! - Posted By: Busy MT'ing

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Time it takes to type... - Posted By: justmetypinme

Approximately how long does it take to type, say, 5 minutes of dictation? Or 10, or whatever? Just trying to get a feel for if I'm in the ballpark. Thanks!

If company sets up new pay plan and (sm) - Posted By: diddles

and includes a quarterly bonus saying the first payout will be in the first paycheck in October and management is not saying anything and you can't get in touch with management and your first line supervisor says it's just taking a while and maybe we'll here something the end of October but still nothing is being said, what options do you have? I mean, if they would just say, hey, we're working on it and we will let you know by (whatever) date, then I would be more patient but it feels like that by saying nothing at all, management is sending a message that no news saves them money. In the meantime, the accounts are getting short of work because they are hiring new MTs in with $1000 sign-on bonuses.

Give me some ideas of how to handle this.

join me??? - Posted By: anonymous

Me and a few other transcriptionists are going to do hand-written letters to The White House about how outsourcing is affecting hospital employees, transcription in particular. I am having them to mail me their letters, and I am going to put them all into a big envelope together and mail them to The White House. If you would like to join us in this, please email me and I will give you my address so that your letter can be in there as well. We are trying to get our voices heard and save our careers, so please join us.