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I am applying for a new job, and before I can start, they say I need a new specialty book (which I can understand) and the latest drug book. I don't have the money to buy those books right now.

As an MT with years of experience, I am perfectly capable for doing my job without a brand new drug book for a few weeks until I get paid. I know how to research and verify drugs without a current drug book.

Do you think requiring a brand new drug book is reasonable?

I am a newbie and was wondering what some of your line counts are for part time on a daily basis or how many lines you are pulling in on a 5/6 day work week? 

Thanks tons, CURIOUS

Anyone know of a good doctor lookup without the thing where you have to type in one of those codes before viewing.

I can't seem to find a good, fast doc search site.

Thanks! 

Does anyone know of a program or how to go about finding a program that works like the Apple computer parental settings for a PC.  How I would love to turn this PC in for an Apple computer!!!! but alas - I have to work on this PC! 

The Apple parental control works like this.  If the kids want to get on a specific site, I have to authorize it with my initials and my password.  Once I allow it, they can go to that site any time but cannot go to any site that I have not allowed.   It works great for my kids but sometimes it is easier for them to jump on the internet on my computer because I'm already connected (like on my lunch break) and my son has asked me to take control so that he cannot get to things he is not supposed to!  He is 13 and when he asked me to do this - I was really proud of him that he has the desire to resist temptation!! 

Can anyone point me in the right direction?  Also remember this is my work computer (it is my personal computer) so I have to be able to do research as well.

On a normal good day it takes me about 5 hours, somedays I just can't stay focused so it takes longer.  I'm still debating about getting an Expander so just wanted to see how long it took people on average. 

In the body of the report, doc clearly states specialty and doctor's name, but information is incorrect.  The doctor he lists is in a different specialty entirely.  Do I let this go because it IS what he said, or flag it?  TIA!!

That would be great but I think he's just as busy "messing up" other agendas right now to be too concerned with us lowly MTs!

P.S.  I wonder who does his transcription???   LOL

My husband's co-worker's wife is losing clients to cheaper labor overseas. She owns an advertising company and would charge $25,000 per client, and now they're paying $600 for the same thing, but not here. She has lost about $100,000, and they are struggling now. These people have tapped into something that is really hurting our country. I'm afraid for our kids' future and what they might not have, nevermind ours. I just thought I'd throw this out there. I know this is nothing new to hear.

Calculated aortic valve area 0.6 square centimeters. 

How do i format this correctly?

I am wondering what the proper protocol would be if I ever came across a report that was dictated on one of my family members. 

I just started doing transcription for a hospital in a really small town--the ONLY hospital in that town--and it just happens to be the same town were most of my family lives.  I know myself well enough to know that I won't break any rules of confidentiality.  However, is there anything in the *laws of transcription* that say I legally am not allowed to transcribe reports dictated on relatives??

I am afraid to ask my supervisor this question, as I really like this account and don't want her taking me off of it.  It's chopped full of *standards* and the line count/pay just doesn't get any better than this.

My father has been at a federal prison camp for a little over a year now.  He's been sent to a local hospital six times due to heart troubles.  Before going in he had two heart attacks, stents placed, treatment for prostate cancer.  He's now also having trouble with his kidneys.  We are at our wit's end trying to get him home on house arrest.  It was a money/bribery charge (federal).  No prior record.  Can any one PLEASE help? 

 thanks

users.  Can you create a glossary for different doctors, or does this make sense?  I have one doc I transcribe for and then about 5 others if I run out of work so there would be a lot of crossover, e.g. physical exam phrases. 

I'm on the verge of purchasing it and guess just need that one more recommendation to push me over; the one that says I'll produce 2000 percent more, make a bajillion dollars and be able to retire in six months!   

A website that I use very frequently seems to have disappeared.  AAMTonline.org/resources that I use to look up terminology seems to be gone.  It has been replaced with something that is not a resource site.  Has it moved or changed names?  I would appreciate any info on this!!

I have been approached by a sleep study doc to do the transcription for them.  I have not done these before and I'm not sure what to charge.  Does anyone have any advice for what to charge them or any sample reports?

Thanks so much

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Is there a way you can import addresses into ShortHand all at once, instead of one by one?

Thanks in advance!

on jobs.mtstars.com... Two inappropriate ads placed.  Both came up under search under sears all and Workers' Comp.

Thanks for maintaining a great board and your attention on this!

Today I landed a hospital pathology transcription position; per diem, $22.50 an hour with possibilities of f/t down the road!  They hired me on the spot - yippee!  Happy MT Day, everyone ! 

Joanne