You would almost have to...

I agree that the BOS should certainly not change as much as it does.  Frankly I think the book is very disorganized as it is.  I think the only changes that should be made to any MT BOS are when the JCAHO makes a major change.  Also, I would like to see some more note samples in there.  When I was a newbie that book was useless for setting up a new report. 

I agree that a lot of the last set of changes were not needed.  I DEFINITELY agree with the numbers thing. In the CMT Review Guide, they have all that notes with just numerals.  Their excuse was easier readability....I don't think so.  Your attention is drawn to the numbers and little else.  When it comes down to it, the client wants what they want.  I think a book should focus on the bottom standard and then have a nice list of websites on where to find things listed in the back of the book with a reference for additional lists on the web!  That would be useful.  Writinga  book would take some serious time and a lot of contributing from MTs, but we certainly would not be short of opinions in that area.

Again, I think another organization is a great idea.  I bet if we came up with a chat time about this, seriously, we might actually get somwhere with it.  No harsh words.  Just a chance to see what other MTs would like to see and go from there with what is immediately doable and plan for those  that are not.  Give ALL MTs a vote and not just a few at the top of the foodchain.

• Are these abbreviations taken? I'm seriously considering starting my OWN association sm - AMTS
  • I applaud your enthusiasm, and..... - MSMT
  • Done bantering about the subject... - UTMT
    • Anytime you want to work on it - Melissa
  • Here is an idea - Melissa
    • Jay Vance tried that approach and it died. You have to charge - sm
    • So we are writing our own BOS, right?? - Me
      • You would almost have to... - Melissa
      • good luck getting hospitals/clinics and the med communityto - accept it!
        • I have not worked for a doctor yet who cares about BOS. - sm
          • So true! - mt12
          • Look, when you start advertising your own BOS, the - AAMT will take notice and squeal loud!
            • I think you'd be suprised at how many "administrators" have no idea there is/was an AAMT S - MissouriMT
              • THANK YOU - Melissa
              • Thank you. - OP
            • Who says you have to compete - Melissa
              • You're asking for part of their market! It'll be a competition - and you will lose out.
            • Only because they proclaimed themselves to... - UTMT
              • They definitely would...but - Melissa
              • You're looking for a union. That's a different ballgame. - BTW...the world recognizes the AAMT, not just the
                • Again, it doesn't have to be that way... - Melissa
                  • Do you honestly think that you can get MTs to refuse to go to - certain docs because of that?
                • I'm sure India, Pakistan, Philippines... - UTMT
                  • No, I haven't. I have friends who live abroad. The AAMT has taken - very smart steps globally.
                    • correct - they took global steps and is why they - are no longer AAMT, rather AIHD!! sm
        • Why not? Most never heard of the BOS... - UTMT
      • I will write the new "Rules of MT" for free... - UTMT
        • Well, notify the academic world, too! Typing classes in middle and high schools - are teaching the SAME thing.
          • Sorry, but that's just not true... - UTMT
            • My middle schooler is being taught the changes in typing class. - And it's in the textbooks! You're not The A
              • I never claimed to be the "A"... - UTMT
                • You don't have to agree with BOS standing! The sheer numbers - of BOS's sold and those using it speaks for its
                  • Oh, of course, I'm certain you have the sales... - UTMT
        • Cool! (nm) - Me
  • Better think more about it ... here's a - great link for you to read
  • Better think more about it ... - sm
    • Well, you've given me a lot to think about and consider..sm - AMTS
  • Great idea...I've often thought of doing some... - UTMT
    • Exactly! Set up testing, issue a credential, represent the American MT. I love it! nm - AMTS

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