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I use yo in my Shortcut and that can handle the backspace function but now I'm using a new platform and had to import my Expander BUT it won't import entries with {BACKSPACE}.  I'm trying to put it into the AutoCorrect/Text but it won't take the command to backspace so now when I type yo it comes out looking like this:  35 -year-old and I have to manually go back and take out the extra space.  When I try to enter the command exactly like in ShortCut, {BACKSPACE}-year-old, AutoText sticks it in EXACTLY like that.

  Is there a way to get it to do what I want???

I just noticed that companies with Escription jobs, do not state if spaces are paid for.  Would like an answer to this question and also how long did it take before you felt comfortable being an editor, plus how long did it take before you made a decent paycheck?  Thanks for any info.

I wonder how that's going.  That's what I REALLY want to do.  I have just about reached the camel's last straw with this job.

I really want to be a traveling Transcriptionist for the next couple of years, living mostly out of hotels, due to hubby's possible new job assignment.  Anybody heard of doing this productively.  Can you give me some pointers on where the begin?  I know a lap top is probably first, right?

Please help ASAP!!

Thanks in advance!

ASR:  Allergy to muscle.  (Well, there's a reason not to work out).

Should have been allergy to amoxil. 

Decorate more than 1 Christmas tree around your house.  My cousin has 7.  I'm right now at 4 just cuz I like to do different things and I still have 1 that I'm deciding on for the basement.  I have a small fiber optic that has nativity ornaments, a 4-foot fiber optic that is an angel tree, a green (just lights) tree, and my regular 6 foot all the good old hand made and little kids ornaments.  So I'm wondering are we the only crazy ones or do other people have more than 1. 

A joyous Christmas season to you all.

I have to get some additional training and think I might go with MT Advantage.  Anyone have any experience with them?

Or, any other suggestions perhaps?

I am a slow typer so I was wondering if maybe I should be doing VR instead of straight typing.  Any thoughts on this from anyone who is a slow typer? 

Thanks

Hi,

  I have to use a form where I have the patient name and dob on the same line.  BUT when I type in the patient name, it moves the DOB over every time.  I then have to back it up to have it formatted right.  Could someone please tell me how I can get this to NOT keep moving?  I remember having this problem on a form I converted from word5.1  to 97 several years ago and someone here helped me with something that fixed that.  Please if anyone knows how to fix this would be such a time saver as some days I am doing this for 80 patient files.....urghhhhhh.

thank you.

Tiffany

Not sure whether I would like to buy another desktop or a laptop.  My hubby has a laptop and the only way I can transcribe on his is if I use an adaptor to connect my ergonomic keyboard.  I am wondering if the screen from the laptop would cramp my style.  I am leaning more towards another desktop because I can use my hubby's when traveling, but then still question what brand.  Anyone willing to give some suggestions as far as brand, specs, capabilities.  I would rather hear from fellow MTs versus sales people in the store selling me things I really do not need.  Thanks!!

Okay, ladies, I need some feedback.  I just scheduled my first screening colonoscopy (family history of colon CA, plus my age are the reasons).   They gave me a choice of scheduling either conscious sedation or with an anesthesiologist who would administer propofol. 

I scheduled the conscious sedation, but I have time to change my mind and reschedule. 

Anyone had this done?  How much discomfort is there during and afterwards with the conscious sedation?  

I realize each person differs in their tolerance and response to such things, but I have no one to ask about it and would appreciate any info you might share.  TIA.

My dad has been hospitalized several times lately and I need a way to work at the hospital.  Is there any way I can use a laptop at the hospital when an internet connection is not available?  Do I need PCAnywhere so I can connet to my home computer to access my company's software? 

I have never done this before and not sure what type of setup this would require.  I would appreciate any help y'all could give me.

I've often thought that it takes a "certain" personality to do MT.  I'm an INFP, and I think that MTing is a perfect fit for me.  What type are you?

You can take the test here:

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

Have used Pearlcorders, Panasonic, Sony, and probably a few others which have all been okay, but am wondering if there is a "best" one for sound/tone.

Hi all,

There is a group of us planning to meet in the chat room at 7:00 EST tonight.  All are welcome.  

i work for a small MTSO doing clinic accts.  i have my own accts assigned to me.  now they are wanting me to train someone on my accts.  okay, we all know how long it takes training someone usually.  no compensation offered.  i have to send all my templates, instructions, etc, etc, etc to them.  okay, a lot of these i made myself to save myself time.  which should i send the things i made myself.  no one trained me on the accts nor sent me templates, instructions, etc. when i started.   

how do you all handle this?  am i just being tacky?  this job hasn't been going so well lately so i think there are ulterior motives.

if i refuse, i would probably lose my job but at this point i really don't care anymore.  otherwise, do it and loose my income and time to help someone else learn my acct to probably take my place when i am already swamped?

I like to know how much i've typed. The line count site at my job has been down for days. I hate that.

i just got a very nice, widescreen laptop for work. I have medical issues and could not withstand working at my desk any longer. People are telling me that it won't last for MT work becuase the keyboard is not durable enough. Well, i still use my ergo keyboard hooked up and i only use the laptop keyboard for work when I am completing my work for about 2 to 3 hours at night. My question is, has any of you ever had a laptop keyboard go bad with MT work?

I hope not, took me years to even afford this one. :)

I am currently working for a company that uses a Word-based platform, obtaining the dictation through TransNet and WinScribe.  I have a job offer with another company, part-time, that also uses a Word-based platform, using Iscriptor.  Does anyone know if this will be possible? 

TIA!

I am very concerned because just recently I started getting pitting edema in my ankles.  They are extremely bad.  I can't wear socks it is so bad.  I don't have a clue what could be causing it.  I did have 3 kidney stones last year that I don't think ever passed out of my bladder but I have no more trouble out of it.  Then no other problems.  I dont go to the restroom hardly at all, which has me worried.  I have tried Lasix which worked but I get scared because I feel dehydrated.  Mouth is dry, etc.  It has me worried for DVT or CHF.  I am only 38.  

Any ideas what else it could be or if I am needing to go to ER ASAP.  I dont have insurance so I dont want to go if it is just from sitting at the computer all day and is normal. 

tia,

I would not be downloading wav files. I would need to be able to connect directly into a digital system (i.e. in the hospital or service) and stay on line working. However, I'm out in the boonies where cable and DSL are not an option. All that's available for me is satellite. Vonage does not work with satellite. Neither does AT&T CallVantage.

Any information would be extremely helpful at this time.

Does anyone know what happens if someone doesn't have health insurance and ends up with huge medical bills?  Can you just pay a little every week/month (forever) or will you lose any assets you might have?

I am upper middle-aged and might have to give up my insurance because I just can't afford it right now.  I have paid for years (and rarely used it), but I am terrified something major might happen if I give it up.

Thanks for any input you can give me.