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Anyone in your life who enjoys seeing you upset -- gets a kick out of it? -
Posted By: annoyed..sm
If you say you don't like a certain behavior or comment, it only makes him do it more and more and over many years just to get a reaction long after you have stopped reacting.
Or who is controlling to the point he wants to know when you showered and why do you need to shower if you didn't leave the house.
Or steals your glory, ideas for inventions or any project you start to say it was his idea and really mean it.
Or is extremely macho and needs to dominate the woman in his life or else he feels disrespected by her.
Or breaks things when he tells you to shut up during a discussion that isn't going his way and you don't.
Or….etc. --
But is happy and smiley face when it's time for dinner to be on the table.
annoyed
Is the site really boggy and slow for anyone else -
Posted By: today?? nm Molasses here
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Beginner given most difficult dictators out of 300 docs who don't know that ESL -
Posted By: Singe
  I agree that one needs ESL dictators, but most the most difficult dictators in the beginning.
Question about direct deposit -
Posted By: sm
I have direct deposit with my company. We get paid the 15th and 30th. Today is the 21st and I still don't have a deposit. I thought the money goes in quicker with direct deposit. Before I complain, just wondered if this was normal.
Any ICs working with microcassettes -
Posted By: cz1
Having a problem with one of my docs tapes. One report will be fine and then the volume gets really loud and muffled sounding....so muffled that it's hard to determine lab values accurately. He's ready to ditch the microcassette and go digital. I have no clue what I would need to transcribe digital. Right now I'm using a Sony microcassette transcribing unit. Any suggestions ?? Thanks !!
How do MQrs on DocQscribe get their line counts? -
Posted By: Thanks.
Is every office different?
Typing Captions for TV&Movies -
Posted By: type
Does anyone here type captions? I want to know more about this, as I was watching TV w the captions on and wondering who types the words. I wonder if you just get to watch TV and type what you hear all day long...that would be so sweet.
question on USB versus 9 pin pedal.. -
Posted By: gto
Anyone know if one is better over the other?? I need a new one and need to know which would be best. I had a 9 pin originally.
Thanks!!!
Are you paid by the line, word, hour? -
Posted By: nm
Proscript -
Posted By: Mom-CMT
Anyone heard of Proscript or currently work for them. Any input appreciated!
need help on drug board -
Posted By: for "microguard" spelling
nm
What will happen to us when Electronic Medical Redords become the norm? -
Posted By: new mt grad
I would love to hear everyones 2 cents about Electronic Medical Records....How soon will this be a problem for us? What will we do after they are in most doctors exam rooms?
Let me know what you guys think...Do MT's have a future? or did I just go thru schooling for nothing ...
How to listen to music on CPU - sm -
Posted By: sammypot
Am looking for a site that allows you to listen to a track or so on an album/CD without downloading it. Any ideas? Thank you.
Question about q.i.d., etc -
Posted By: The Gingerbread Man
Maybe I have an outdated BOS. Mine says the abbreviations such as q.i.d. and q.8h are acceptable, but I'd like to know what the current BOS says. Thank you.
Is your state taking any evacuees? -
Posted By: cramped
 Or are they all here in Texas? I've heard people who are volunteering at the Astrodome say that they throw trash on the floor, drop food, etc.etc. and expect the volunteers (I guess) to pick it up for them. If your state isn't taking any in, why not?
Anyone using DirectTV- what are the pros and cons in comparison to cableTV? nm -
Posted By: MT
nm
Thank you so much, TiredMT2! Post -
Posted By: VoiceWreck
from below in which you referred us to the article, A New Set of Shoes for MTs. Boy, the time of that was Providential. I have been in the biz my whole adult life, 27 years now, MTing first and now QA, but have been dreaming of other aspects to branch into, and book editing was one dream! Or teaching. I have taught my kids how to MT - very long process, just don't need to elaborate here, and I really enjoyed mentoring!/training/educating them! That article validated my dreams that I can go farther! Or is that further?  Thanks for taking the time to post it! You made at least one fellow MT very happy!  Now off to pursue my dreams...Wish me luck!
Enterprise Express Test -
Posted By: anon
Does anyone know if you can use ShortHand word Expander with this Dictaphone system? Thanks in advance.
how do get rid of password protected -sm -
Posted By: Cindy
computer. I had it so a password needed to be entered on my PC but would like to change that now. How do I do that? Thanks.
s/l MOSES sign. -
Posted By: Help
EXTREMITIES: The patient does have +2 pitting edema bilaterally without any erythema, warmth, or tenderness to palpation along the calves. He has negative _____ and Homan sign
WP help, please -
Posted By: pkmt
Have to start working in WP from Word. I have version 12. How do I get the formatting to stick - such as when it opens, I do not want to see all the toolbars. Any WP-101 websites out there? I already have the production site. Thanks.
Does anyone experience a lag when using Vonage with C-Phone? -
Posted By: SM
I have a DAC digital transcribe unit and I dial into a DVI system. I have noticed there is a lag. When I let off my pedal, the dictation continues to play for a second and then stops. The auto backspace is skewed because the dictation plays forward too much when I left off my pedal.
Anyone else experience this and is there anything Vonage can do to correct it?
I'm gonna seem picky here... -
Posted By: Recipe/idea help...
Anybody have any ideas for appetizers that are simple, quick, and relatively cheap? I know I'm particular, but I'm not a good cook, don't have much time or money!! This is just for a card game, so I don't want anything extravagant anyway. Thanks bunches!
message abbreviations -
Posted By: locust555
What do sm and NM stand for? Is there a place to look up abbreviations used on this site?
For those who own hot tubs/jacuzzis.....please enter :) -
Posted By: Splashin'
Does anyone own a hot tub that they are crazy about and that didn't cost them an arm and a leg? Any leads, ideas, references would be most appreciated :)
Thanks in advance!
Help...Whie typing...sm -
Posted By: Hosed up
I must've hit something, but I've no idea what. My upper toolbar is all messed up and my font keeps going from big to small when I scroll! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
technically challenged -
Posted By: justcurious
I really am a throw back in time. Help! I am trying to test for a company, I can get the test file downloaded through FTP to windows media player, but how do I get the foot pedal to work with it and transcribe in word. Dumb, Dumb, Dumb I know.
Wanting to buy EX125 Voice system -
Posted By: Dorothy Edwards
I am looking to buy a EX125 Voice Turnkey System, with at least a 6.5 build - prefer 7.0. Anyone have one they want to sell?  Just found this site and thrilled to see it -- please let me know if anyone has such a beast available.
how long have you all been a MT? -
Posted By: Snow Bunny
I'll start: Almost 27 years doing acute care reports, but I have about a year of experience doing radiology (hospital).
Care to share?
Good night all! -
Posted By: cowgirl
nm
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!!
Google custom search for MTs -
Posted By: ld
Hi y'all,
Came across this customized search engine for MTs. Thought I'd share it with all of you. I've used it and it does work for sure. Search results are more focused and relevant. Definitely better than the general Google search that throws up all kinds of irrelevant results sometimes. Link below.
Men....I'll tell you -
Posted By: Hubba Hubba
My husband had the big V thing done yesterday (you know, snip, snip, ouch, no more baby making). Yesterday, he was somewhat uncomfortable. Today, a little better. Now he thinks he wants "to try it out to make sure it still works." Can you believe it? I told him he better be patient or he will BECOME A PATIENT when he hurts something! Boy, I'll tell you, some guys stop at nothing!! (Sorry you gents out there) GOOD GRIEF!!!
PERSONAL ATTACKS (SM) -
Posted By: Goldbird (Moderator)
Cut it out with the personal attacks. If you don't like the subject matter, skip it. Banning is the next step. I'm tired of deleting unnecessary, ugly posts.
Goldbird
in-laws -
Posted By: TDE
Do any of you married people have trouble with your in-laws, particularly your mother-in-law? Mine is quite domineering and manipulate, though my husband doesn't see it one bit. She has really created a lot of problems between him and I because I don't think she ever really liked me.  However, he sides with HER all the time !
My blooper typo-of-the-day! sm -
Posted By: LOL!
Doctor dictates: "Extremities are warm and well perfused."
What I almost typed: "Extremities are warm and well PERFUMED."
Time for a break
could some one please help on word board (nm) ty -
Posted By: physical exam help
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Desperately need debt consolidation help. -
Posted By: Maureen
Can anyone recommend a reputable debt consolidation service that they have used to help successfully get them out of debt? I just want to break down and cry, but we have to do something as our credit card debt/medical bills are through the roof and unmanagable due to tough times findings jobs, etc. Thank you for any advice you can give.
I received a check today from the oral surgeon. nm -
Posted By: Update on my insurance ?
Switching to Digital -
Posted By: LilB
Can anyone tell me anything about switching to digital? I only have one very small account of my own but the tape quality is awful. With only 1 account is it even feasible to do so? Thanks guys.
Question about e-mails...sm -
Posted By: abbot
I am trying to send an e-mail to my employer but it keeps coming back to me as a failure notice. It states: 530 Authentication required. Does anybody know what this means?
Thanks
Foot Pedal Tendonitis in big toe!! -
Posted By: Carol-GAMT
I have been doing transcription from home for about 15 years and about a year ago had this pain in my big toe. Got to the point that joint is very enlarged and so painful to press on bare floor. Well, after months and months of going to doctors, x-rays and arthritis profiles - finally....ANOTHER doctor says... "Well I have noticed my Transcriptionist and she is always typing with her shoes off and using that big toe to press the pedal". I thought he was the greatest thing since sliced bread to figure this out. He did a joint injection in the toe! YIKES, not very pleasant, but now I am almost able to walk barefoot on the floor . Has anyone ever heard of this? How long does it take to get it better without using the toe to press the pedal. I have switched to the other foot and using the ball of my foot. Just a warning if you are using that big toe to press the pedal.
Question, can anyone help me? -
Posted By: justme
I have two computers, work for two companies. I have DSL on one computer, nothing yet on the other. Can I download my DSL account on my second computer too? Same account, two computers? It isnt networking, as only one computer will be on at a time..It is just unplugging one computer from the modem and plugging in the other.
medscribe FLORIDA -
Posted By: Borgontia
Has anyone worked for them?
Radical Hysterectomy for cervical cancer surgery with daVinci Robot - live Webcast. sm -
Posted By: Op Specialist
Here is the link - check it out. Pretty wild doing surgery through robotic arms. Of course, UNC Chapel Hill, has this great expensive robotic surgeon! Would love to do the op reports for these surgeries.
http://www.or-live.com/daVinci/1444/
Enjoy!
Overflow work?? -
Posted By: sunny
A cardiologist just left a message for me wanting to know if I would be interested in their "overflow work?" What exacty is overflow?? Sounds like leftovers!!
TIA,
SunnyMT
spellcheckers - which is... -
Posted By: sps
better? Stedmans or Spellex?
Schooling -
Posted By: LG
How do you tell someone who is looking at schools that they should only go with the top 3? I learned the hardway and I am enrolled in M-Tec currently. I am sure you can get jobs from other schools but I personally would like the opportunity for the job placement.
Time on postings -
Posted By: FLmt-2
Would it be possible to have the time of day included with postings? That way we could see if our responses were still warranted....Thnx!
My take on a big part of the high cost of health care and why we are -
Posted By: being sacrificed.
Do y'all know how much nurses get paid? My sister is a nurse and gets around $40 an hour, where she works no weekends, no evenings, occasional call for which they get paid very well, OT if they happen to have to go in on the weekend, DOUBLE PAY if they work on their birthday, etc., etc. And then there's the pension, and the great insurance and on and on. Sometimes all they have to do is make phone calls to make their dough, and I am not talking OR nurse. And then we get thrown to the dogs. And no, I am not going to go into nursing because I am too old. I am just disgusted.
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