| Check out this for psych termsPosted By: lp on 2009-04-10In Reply to: Anyone do Psych? - TravelinMT
 
 
 Lots of psych terms and phrases on this one. 
 http://medicaltranscriptionwordhelp.googlepages.com/psychiatricterminology 
 
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 Psych terms...thank you!
 I have put this on my favorites and will check it out further.....I appreciate your response:)
 Does anyone know a good psych website with terms, ect?
 Thanks.
 This is one of the terms...sm
 
 ...that seems to have changed. I always put "metacarpophalangeal" before, but almost every doc I transcribe for these days says, very clearly "metacarpal phalangeal." I put the hyphen in because the words should be connected and that is the only way I can do it without changing what the doctor says. 
 Your book may list "carpophalangeal" as a word, but I am a former x-ray tech and I can tell you that none of the carpal bones attach directly to the phalanges. There is a metacarpal between the carpal bones and the phalanges. If you will look at a hand x-ray, there is a good 2-3" or more (filled by the metacarpal) between the carpal bones and the proximal phalanx of each digit. 
 That's why you can't depend solely on "word books." If they don't have a definition, you cannot be sure they are correct. There isn't really a need to take med terms now
 I'm not sure there is a need to take med terms before starting MT school. It will be part of your course.
 
 If you are thinking that it will help you decide if you'd like MT, it might not.  MT isn't med terms.  Med terms is something that you need to know to do MT, but taking med terms might not tell you if you'll enjoy MT.  Med terms classes at community colleges are often very boring, frustrating, and impossible.  Students' grades are often unnecessarily low because a lot of schools use that class to weed out students who want to take nursing and health information management. They might use a book that isn't very good, too.  You don't want that making you think you'll hate MT or that you don't have the ability for it.
 
 When we teach it, we LIKE teaching it and we don't try to flunk people out with it. :)
 
 Do you type really well?  Without thinking? Or, at least, do you type 45 wpm without hating it?
 
 Do you love to read?  Do you consider yourself to be a good reader?  Do you like to write?  Do you read and/or write for pleasure?
 
 Does medical stuff fascinate you?  Do you enjoy watching medical science shows on TV?  The ones with the operations?  Do you enjoy reading medical websites and books?
 
 Are you very, very detail oriented?  Does your work, whatever it is, need to be just so?  Have you always wanted to do the very best work for others?
 
 Those things are better indicators of success in MT than a med terms class.
 
 If you'd like to get a feel for MT, try typing up some practice reports.  There are sample operative reports over on www.mtdesk.com. Type them over and over, noting the way they seem to be following style rules in the way they're done.  You can also go to www.merck.com and type up some material from chapters of the Merck Manual for physicians.  There is a manual there for lay people, too.  If you enjoy reading it, that's a good sign.
 
 You might have other reasons for wanting to take those classes that I don't know about, but I did want you to know that it's probably not necessary or useful to take med terms in advance!
 
 
 Radiology terms A-Z
 
 
 abduction 
activity 
adduction 
air-fluid level 
airborne radioactivity 
angiocardiogram 
anteroposterior 
arteriogram 
arthrogram 
atom 
atomic mass 
atomic mass unit 
atomic number 
attenuation 
 
 
 betatron 
Becquerel (Bq) 
binding energy 
Bohler calcaneal angle 
brachytherapy 
build-up 
 
 
 cardiothymic silhouette (on chest x-ray) 
cholangiogram 
cholecystogram 
cineradiography 
Compton effect 
computed tomography 
contrast studies 
curie 
 
 
 
 echocardiography 
electron volt (eV) 
electrostatic field 
element 
eversion 
excited state 
exposure 
extension 
 
 
 film badge 
flexion 
fluence, particle 
fluorescence 
fluoroscopy 
 
 
 gamma camera 
genetically significant dose (GSD) 
gray (Gy) 
ground state 
 
 
 half value layer 
half-life 
hysterosalpingogram 
 
 
 in vitro 
in vivo 
interstitial therapy 
interventional radiology 
intracavitary therapy 
inversion 
ion 
ionization 
ionization 
ionizing radiation 
irradiation 
isobars 
isomers 
isotones 
isotope 
 
 
 Kerley('s) [s/l curly] A, B, or C lines 
Kerma 
 
 
 lateral decubitus 
lethal 
linear accelerator 
linear energy transfer (LET) 
lymphangiogram 
 
 
 magnetic resonance imaging 
mass attenuation coefficient 
mass effect 
mass energy absorption coefficient 
mass stopping power 
megavoltage 
mucositis 
myelogram 
myelosuppression 
 
 
 nuclear medicine 
nucleon 
nuclide 
oblique 
 
 
 
 pair production 
palliative 
perfusion studies 
photoelectric effect 
positron-emission tomography 
posteroanterior 
prone 
pyelogram 
 
 
 
 rad 
radiation 
radioactive contamination 
radioactive decay 
radioactive equilibrium 
radioimmunoassay 
radioisotope 
radiology 
radiolucent 
radionuclide 
radiopaque 
radiopharmaceutical 
radioresistant 
radiosensitive 
radiotherapy 
recumbent 
rem 
roentgen (R) 
roentgenology 
 
 
 scintillation camera 
sestamibi 
SI 
Sievert (Sv) 
sonogram 
specific activity 
specific ionization 
stopping power 
supine 
 
 
 teletherapy 
tenth-value layer (or thickness) 
therapeutic 
tomography 
tracer studies 
tram tracking (on chest x-ray) 
 
 
 ultrasonography 
ultrasound 
uptake 
 
 
 venogram 
ventilation studies 
 
 Links for terms
 Try this link...it has almost anything you might need.
 http://home.adelphia.net/~ktm58/links.html
 surgical terms
 Why don't you invest in ref. books?  Trying to do this job without them is like trying to build a house without a hammer for goodness sake.  I don't understand you people - always looking for top pay and taking the cheap way out to do your job without proper tools.
 or in layman's terms
 making sense out of nonsense that the doctor's dictate.
 Here's one with a lot of terms/glossaries.
 http://www.mtdesk.com/frame.php?frame=glossary
 with what you are getting in terms of payment...
 
   
 Then outsources like us are getting ripped off... 
 I barely make $5 for 8 hours.. you think that's fair. .. cause I sure *&%# don't. 
   You are confusing your terms.
 
 Software is the computer interface that allows you to perform a certain task, in this case, FTP software allows your computer to connect to an FTP site. If you're looking for an FTP site that is secure, you will more than likely have to pay for it. You can try www.ftptogo.com, although it is not free, it is a good site. Opthamology Terms
 
 I am testing for a company and I need a good website with Opthamology terminology? 
 Thanks  MT911 has some terms
 and medications for oncology
 Depends on the terms  (sm)
 There is all the world difference in saying your insurance is $500 a month (and therefore $250 a check for every 2-check month) versus saying it is $250 per check (no matter how many checks per month there is).
 
 cancer terms
 http://www.onelook.com
 
 http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/omd/
 
 
 layman's terms
 
 FTP is (very) basically a secure connection to the client's mainframe.  It is like your computer picking up a phone and dialing the employer's system.  Once you are connected the only thing you have to do it keep the window open and the connection should stay active. 
 FTP is faster than a connection through the internet because it makes your computer a part of the actual system, instead of just a satellite.  Think of it like a meeting: the internet is a group of people just standing around talking, anyone can just pass by and listen in and hear all or part of the conversation.  FTP is like a closed and sound-proof conference room where only those in the room can hear.  Yes, there are ways to breach the room, but they are much more difficult and, for most, too much of a pain to bother with.   
 The client should give you information how to use their FTP, but to understand, learn DOS commands (remember that from the 80's?).  FTP is easy to learn but confusing if you don't understand DOS.  Beyond that I can't really help you without a set of instructions and a netmeeting :) or in lay people's terms, a cross between
 
   As I go for terms, but glance back over
 for headings and necessary elements, blanks.
 psychology terms and tests
 anyone know of a good website to get some basic psych. terms, tests, etc?  I am soon to start a new psych account, and have done very few psych reports of any kind....thanks for any input!
   Depending on you in terms of experience - sm
 and knowledge, 5 minutes can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes. I can do anywhere from 12-20 minutes of dictation in an hour, but it depends on the Dr. dictating, ESL, difficulty of specialty, how much I have to look up (addresses generally), etc. When I first started it I would take me an hour to do 10 minutes of dictation.  Hope this helps.
 I don't know how to explain it - but it has more depth - in terms of
 how far the key actually depresses, but I think it is an easy touch because my fingers fly on it.  This is the original IBM keyboard.  You know how on newer keyboards you are not even sure if you've hit the key at times - with this one it is easier to tell - I know that probably sounds crazy.
 Need site for optometry terms.  nm
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 There are a few terms I am constantly misspelling...
 I make a shortcut so when I type it my (wrong) way it is "expanded" to the correct spelling.
   I always try to leave on good terms, even if
 
 I really dislike the company.  Years and years ago I worked for a small local MTSO.  I wanted to work at home and she wouldn't let me so I quit.  I did tell her I would work PT at home only if she needed help and I knew she needed the help, but she was ticked at me and wouldn't give me any work.  About 2 months later she called me practically begging me to work for her, and I did. 
 I have applied to a company and been offered a position but turned it down and then have gone back later and applied again, but I haven't actually worked for a company and then asked to go back. 
 It is frequently recommended here to not quit one job before you have time to test the waters on the other, just in case.   
 I would reapply or call them.  The worst they can do is say no.   
   If you leave Co#1, do it on good terms so you
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 Typing test, Terms
 They may give you a typing test or a medical terminology test.  Just brush up on your skills and know your stuff, just like any job.
 I am heavy by society's terms. I weigh
 about 210 and am 5'6" tall. Every single female in my family tree for generations had the exact same body habitus. We are all German with big bone structures. I cannot lose weight - period. Been there, tried and done that save for gastric surgery. It is genetic in my case. Seriously, it really can be. I am totally comfortable with my body and how I look - I even love clothes, shoes, jewelry, until....I have to go to the doctors for anything - a hang nail, and its because I'm -- OBESE -- you name it, a cough - its because of that. And THAT makes me MAD!  My cholesterol is normal, I don't have high BP and am 50. I am what I am what I am, and am happy with it until the med profession makes me feel like pond scum. All my relatives also lived into their 80s and 90s, the old healthy as a horse body types. I am super strong and in shape. I guess you get the picture. I have no arthritis, either, or any of the normal problems of mid life. I also drink milk - I LOVE MILK. I would probably lose 10 pounds max if I eliminated milk, but then I feel sick and run down. Its been a long time until I did get happy and satisfied with my body structure, but I still honestly hate doctors for their bias. And sometimes it is bias.
 I've heard it used in derogatory terms (sm)
 Maybe it is not supposed to be derogatory, but it is very frequently used that way 'round these parts!
 Great website for drug slang terms
 
 Some of you might remember that I'm working for my BIL doing chemical dependency training videos (transcribing them). 
 Well, I came across a term that I'm unfamiliar with.  I did a websearch and found this website.  Thought others might find it helpful so decided to post it. 
 http://www.nicd.us/drugstreetandslangterms.html 
 Happy MT week! 
 Chickadee Is there a way to do a ''wildcard'' search on Google for medical terms?nm
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 Is there a way to do ''wildcard'' searches for medical terms on Google? nm
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 PS this was leaving on "bad terms".. i wouldnt have done that if i was just quitting because i
 I wouldn't have acted that way if it was my choice to leave.  they gave me no choice.  grrr im still so frustrated!!! :(
 What to do if Word does not recognize your added medical terms - after updates?  nm
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 I understand, but we have mutual respect in this household. He's right in terms of income, sm
 and since he pays the majority of the bills, he knows what I need to bring home in order to live comfortably, etc.
 
 On the other hand, he's excited for me in this new endeavor.
 
 I just have to pray that I have the skills and knowledge to do this since this company has placed SO much confidence in me.  It is just the biggest blessing ever.
 
 Thank you for your response!
 Or ask for samples of the doc's work if they're hard to understand. GI terms are
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 I would not; most of the time those type files, although not usually hard medical terms, take lots l
 to type and are very difficult as it is hard to hear with background noise, different speakers, usually no macros, etc.  I think they are worth more pay, not less.  I also get paid by the word at 0.008 and had figured mine to be about 0.09/line as well in the past.  stick with where you are.
 A good website to search for medical terms, equipment, and drugs.
 A good site for word help.
 Unit secretary will help somewhat with terms, meds, and learning the flow of the shift, but it won
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 Check at a local nursery/garden center for varieties that are bred for your area, then check online
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 Check the connections from where the cable originates to wear it comes into the house.  Also check t
 had a similar issue with TWC and they had done some upgrades and the modem I had was no longer compatible.  The tech knew what the problem was the minute he saw the modem, only it took me about 3 months and threatening to cancel for them to get out here.
 i have a Geneticist that i type and find it extremely hard with the terms of all the genetic disabli
 ;
 No brainer here. Stop payment on first check before you issue 2nd check.
 :+
 Maybe psych is just not her cup of tea! Maybe she should
 
 try another speciality.   I think everyone has potential somewhere, somehow.  She just needs to find her "speciality" if you will.  
 Unless, she has been on other specialities and her QA score is still that low, then maybe she needs to find another career!  
 You have a tough job having to QA that - bless you!  Psych MT's
 Are any of you Psychiatry only MTs - if so, who do you work for-are they hiring?
 Help please with psych (sm)
 Switching from WP to "Word," need quick answer on how to avoid automatic numbering as will be using Psych Dx with Axis I, Axis II, etc., how do I do this without numbers "popping up" all over the place? Also, is there a word list or med list for psychiatric only? I am testing for a new acct. in the morning and petrified. I am experienced in the field but don't want to appear like a dunce on my testing due to lack of knowledge of "Word". Don't know which version they are using either. Please answer on board or by e-mail and I shall be forever greatful. Praying.
   psych...really,..never done that before.
 well, the owner sounds trustworthy,... and they have a lot of VA hospitals.. he didnt tell me what specialty or anything...i just thought i should ask..am really scared of foriegn dictators... never really worked for one.  but this is  a local co. right down the road from me...
 Like GI, ID, Psych
 Don't like Rehab-boring, Ophth-boring
 psych 101
 I've never met my dad, so I do not have a true model for measuring men against.  They totally confuse me.  I'm very independent and plan on pursuing my own goals.  I think coming across a great man would just be a bonus and not a necessity.  My most prominent relationship lasted almost a decade, and I remember him being really kind of cold and absent, and I was constantly vying for his attention.  If I come across a truly loving nurturing guy, it scares me and I push away alot.  I guess having a dad would have made me different, but I am what I am so its all I know.
 Psych
 We have not yet gotten to Psych reports in school. I am excited to though. I think I would be very interested in them. I take it they are not the money makers?
 Psych
 Imagine this, typing psych report and patient asked the difference between a cat and a dog?  Answer:  I don't know I have scr---ed them both.  I just about died.
 psych (nm)
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