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might depend on client

Posted By: anon on 2006-05-27
In Reply to: I think it's 2 words - I used to type weightbearing.nm - as 1 word and QA got on me about it....

Subject: might depend on client

I have been using weightbear and weightbearing for the past two years and neither the QA or the client have every complained or requested otherwise. matter of opinion, I guess.


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yes, me too - also it may depend on client preference NM
Subject: yes, me too - also it may depend on client preference NM


It would depend on your client profile for that account. I have never run across numbers within the
Subject: It would depend on your client profile for that account. I have never run across numbers within the axes, it would normally just be commas between each diagnosis or periods if that is what the client calls for. Check with that CP if you can.


Would depend on what they are doing?
Subject: Would depend on what they are doing?


That would depend on what the
Subject: That would depend on what the

normal said.  For example, if it says "breasts are soft and pendulous", you might want to leave that out.  Men generally don't have pendulous breasts, not even ones with gynecomastia.  If it simply refers to the fact that there are no masses or nipple discharge, I would probably leave it in.


If you're still unsure, you can always flag it and find out for future reference.


It may depend on the account, but I think most
Subject: It may depend on the account, but I think most

people add dosage.   The doctor is only one of many people who read the chart. 
I think it would depend on the drug....
Subject: I think it would depend on the drug....

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it would depend on what type of an account you are
Subject: it would depend on what type of an account you are

working on. and your company specifics. if its verbatem..then you put the word "hour" whenever the dictator dictates it.  if he just says something like "time seen...0600 hours" then:


TIME SEEN:


0600 hours.


it may depend on a facility rule
Subject: it may depend on a facility rule

our facility requires a hyphen for any statement of __ to__ so for us it would "x4-5" days.
That's okay...I have days like that myself and I can always depend on help from my fellow MTs. nm
Subject: That's okay...I have days like that myself and I can always depend on help from my fellow MTs. nm

nm
Depend if the doctor says it and it is a verbatim acct.
Subject: Depend if the doctor says it and it is a verbatim acct.

x
Would depend on the context. In the office setting, it could be. I don't
Subject: Would depend on the context. In the office setting, it could be. I don't

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Would depend on your account and whether they allow headings where necessary or not. If heading is w
Subject: Would depend on your account and whether they allow headings where necessary or not. If heading is warranted, I would use CLOSURE.


typing med list and thru the mumbling s/l FILLA-DEPEND ER 5 mg. nm
Subject: typing med list and thru the mumbling s/l FILLA-DEPEND ER 5 mg. nm

x
I always use combined forms ie. posterolateral, but would depend on your account i suppose. nm
Subject: I always use combined forms ie. posterolateral, but would depend on your account i suppose. nm


That's right! Client's way is the right way, sm
Subject: That's right! Client's way is the right way, sm

as they're paying for it. However, when I give answers here, I go by BOS as we all work for different clients. You're right, though, the client's preference prevails, right or wrong, or in-between.

Not as far as MY client wants it..
Subject: Not as far as MY client wants it..

nm
Up to client
Subject: Up to client

I have been doing hem/onc for 7-1/2 years, and it seems as though every account I have worked on uses their own style, i.e., currently I work on M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and they want stage IA, IIB, IIIC, etc., written as stage I-A, II-B, III-C, etc., plus a few other things that are done differently than normal. The client is always right, so you have to be sure to follow their guidelines.
Nothing to do with the client. If
Subject: Nothing to do with the client. If

x
That would be per the client, but most
Subject: That would be per the client, but most

hospitals I have worked for want it under Labs.
That would entirely be per the client.
Subject: That would entirely be per the client.

We type 2 p.m. unless they say "O'clock" and for 08 per BOS I believe 2008 would be correct.
Per your client, but not normally unless in an
Subject: Per your client, but not normally unless in an

x
It is however your client wants. However,
Subject: It is however your client wants. However,

how do you know if you expand to Psychiatry or Psychology, Psychiatrist or Psychologist???
Not unless your client wants it. Where I
Subject: Not unless your client wants it. Where I

x
You do what your client wants.
Subject: You do what your client wants.

x
It is all according to the client. Some want
Subject: It is all according to the client. Some want

numbered lists, some don't. Need to check with them.
It is all according to the client. Some want
Subject: It is all according to the client. Some want

numbered lists, some don't. Need to check with them.
It is all according to how your client
Subject: It is all according to how your client

wants things done. Some want headings for everything, some want verbatim. Need to check with your supervisor and/or client.
if your company or client is using BOS
Subject: if your company or client is using BOS

as a guideline, per page 283 of 2nd ed, you DO use an apostrophe to form the pleural of single-digit numerals. In fact, they use that same example, "4 x 4's."
it's really client preference.......nm
Subject: it's really client preference.......nm

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Definitely client preference, if they have one, but -- sm
Subject: Definitely client preference, if they have one, but -- sm

barring that, the AAMT has come out saying that "disk" is preferred over "disc" (for whatever that's worth), though both are still acceptable.

I've had some clients with a preference for "disc" with respect to the eyes, and "disk" when referring to the spine, but the vast majority (in my recent experience) have shown a preference for disk in all cases.
Best to ask your QA how the client prefers this to be done. nm
Subject: Best to ask your QA how the client prefers this to be done. nm

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Do it per client specifics.
Subject: Do it per client specifics.


Client preference here. nm :)
Subject: Client preference here. nm :)

nm
The client will most likely let you know how they want it or your employer. sm
Subject: The client will most likely let you know how they want it or your employer. sm

Apparently BOS states both ways.  Ex.  X-rays, 2 views, blah, blah, blah.. or X-rays, two views, blah, blah, blah....  Same would apply with 1st and first.  I've had experiences where the client dictates which way they'd like it, and both are correct depending on which BOS you go by.  Hope this helps. 


Our client prefers
Subject: Our client prefers

DO NOT RESUSCITATE
and
DO NOT INTUBATE

Strangely enough, they do not want allergies capped.

it's really client preference.........
Subject: it's really client preference.........


I have a client profile that says DO NOT add...
Subject: I have a client profile that says DO NOT add...

paragraphs and I don't add them in those notes. Otherwise, I have never heard of a rule not to. QS may have client profiles confused.
And that depends on what the client wants. sm
Subject: And that depends on what the client wants. sm

I really think these are questions you should ask your employer, assuming this is work related. Style and rules can vary from company to company. Most will provide you with a list of rules or specs and sample reports. If they haven't, you might ask for that. When in doubt, I follow BOS guidelines, though.
It's totally up to the client what they want you to do with it. Looks like
Subject: It's totally up to the client what they want you to do with it. Looks like

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Client preference
Subject: Client preference

Amen to that, don't ever worry about learning things the right way, just learn the client way and you can't go wrong.
You transcribe it as per your client's
Subject: You transcribe it as per your client's

wishes. If it is an obvious error I do correct. However, if it is a strict verbatim account, you transcribe it as dictated. Way back when, we were told to transcribe H&Ps and Consults in the present tense and DS & Ops in the past tense. However, with all the "new" rules and changes who knows anymore.
All according to client. Where I work
Subject: All according to client. Where I work

if the dictator says "to" we type "to" not the hyphen. You should also use the "%" in the range , 65% to 90%.
Per client, ours uses CLOtest.
Subject: Per client, ours uses CLOtest.

x
Per BOS - no hypen, but my client wants
Subject: Per BOS - no hypen, but my client wants

hypen, so per client's instructions.
Unless it is in the client profile to do such, I would not (sm)
Subject: Unless it is in the client profile to do such, I would not (sm)

If it states the specific hospital or institution, i.e. General Hospital Diabetes Education Team, then capitalize it. They way you have it would be NOT capitalized. Hope that makes sense (no coffee yet).
However the client wants it for "first."
Subject: However the client wants it for "first."


Per BOS, no aprostrophe, but my client
Subject: Per BOS, no aprostrophe, but my client

wants them just like the good old days. So, per the client.
It depends on the client...
Subject: It depends on the client...

If it is dictated as medications include, I would type MEDICATIONS:  Include aspirin, Prilosec etc...  If the dictator dictates medications and then starts numbering them, I would type MEDICATIONS:


                                            1. 


                                            2. 


Are there any samples of the work for you to look at?  Sometimes when in doubt, they are helpful.  Hope that helps.  This is just what I do. 


It is however your client wants. Personally,
Subject: It is however your client wants. Personally,

our client does not use slang, so we expand.
if client profile does not specify,
Subject: if client profile does not specify,

either way is acceptable.  Personally, I would separate.
Not spelled out unless your client wants it
Subject: Not spelled out unless your client wants it

x