You can create your own in Word with Auto Correct.
Posted By: nm on 2006-03-23
In Reply to: Thanks Guys - Paul Anthony
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Auto correct in Word
I agree with auto correct in Word. No need to waste money on an Expander auto correct work great and comes free with Word.
If you use Word you can use the auto correct feature
until you can afford something.
Auto correct within Word works great. nm
Auto Correct
Hey I did not know about that feature! So cool! I am still a newbie and I do not want to jump into Expanders yet. I want to be sure I know what I am typing and how to spell everything before I start relying on a program to do that for me. I will, in time, get one so that I may increase my speed. But for now, I think it is an essential part of still being in the learning phase to have to spell it all out. However, I did go into the auto correct feature and added a few things like RRAR for regular rate and rhythm, of CToA for clear to auscultation. I do clinic reports for an internal medicine clinic so those are used with every report. I figure as I work I can add things in there. Thanks for the great tip!
You just have to create
your own expansions for the words in an Expander program like ShortHand or Auto Correct. I use ESP, which is built into the Dictaphone platform I use for my job. I use the ABCZ method. For example: if I want to create an expansion for the drug Coumadin, I enter Coumadin in my expander, spelled and capitalized correctly, but put coun as the abbreviation. So, when transcribing a document, if the dictator says Coumadin, I just type coun and it automatically types out Coumadin for me. You can do this for everything. It's a major time saver. The trick is to remember the abbreviations you have made. :-)
i use my own formula, create as i need,
(though i understand there are how-to books on the subject). For example, for meds, i use the consonants: prednisone would be prd, prednisolone would be prdn. I try to keep it to 3 letters when possible. For phrases, i use 2 letters from first word, and 1st letter for next word or two: in satisfactory condition, would be ins. and for paragraphs or whole procedures, i start with an x, ie, xepi is the epidural procedure report.
you have to be careful that your abbrev is not the same as a standard abbreviation, and proof as you go, making sure you didn't accidently hit something unintentionally.
if you do like myself, you'll want to wait until you are getting familiar with your regular dictation and then start building your expanders.
You create and submit a resume and see who offers
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Turn of auto numbering and (sm)
I do it this way:
1. (TAB) Cor pulmonale blah blah blah (ENTER) (TAB) rest of sentence.
I never use automatic numbering ... I hate the indent thing. :)
I'm on 2007 in 97-2003 compatibility mode if that helps.
Unfortunately, that's correct. SM
This board has several posts from new MTs in the same position you are - try reading through a few pages and see if you get some ideas. :)
That is correct.
The pay does suck but if you want the experience it is a start, although a low one. I am currently looking for a new job with another company.
There was a new MT that said that he would work for free. He might as well sign on with Sten-Tel because you are practically working for free.
Olympus is correct - nm
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Correct answer - only cap if.....sm
only cap medical Transcriptionist if it is a company name....I am an MTSO with my first name and surname coming before, i.e., [My Name Here] Medical Transcription Service
They were correct. Should not use contractions
unless it is in quotes. That is where becoming familiar with BOS will help, though not all companies follow the guidelines strictly. I don't think that is reason enough to not hire you though if that was the only issue. I have been doing this 20 years and what the account specifics were for one company were not the same for another and I had to relearn the way I did things.
The article WOULD have been correct....
You now have a different president with a completely different agenda that he is going full throttle on.......universal healthcare.....
The govt is NOT going to pay for paperwork (transcription), which is why Obama wants everyhing on a computer, which is another problem, considering the privacy threat there but doesn't matter, O wants to govern and control everything.
Because of the aging population, there definitely would have been a need for more and more MTs, but considering Obama is pushing fast to have government run healthcare, that has changed the playing field considerably. That is why healthcare companies are going to him first before he gets his claws in their companies..... they are trying to put his brakes on before he tries to rule them too! Proposals are being made by the healthcare commpanies to cut their costs to the patients over the next few years in hopes this will keep Obama at bay, at least until he's out of office.
Too bad the pharmaceutical companies aren't offering to cut their prices! Don't see Obama going after them either!
So, unless healthcare corporations can keep the prices down AND afford to outsource to transcription companies, only time will tell.
The baby boomers would have been a sure bet for more MT jobs, but all bets are off for right now. Four years from now may tell a different tale.
Yes, you are correct. IC=Independent Contractor.
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Yes, that is correct...sorry if I worded it wrong.
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type 2 is correct, no caps
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Patti is correct. I do not pay quarterly- sm
taxes anymore. I was doing it but it seemed silly since my husband was having extra taken out from his taxes which covered my taxes. We still end up getting back about $1500 every year. Total waste for me to send them $1200 a year just to get it back a few months later.
Please make sure to ask word questions on the Word Help board. There are
people who specifically answer questions there.
There is no need to correct grammar or spelling mistakes on this board. (NM)
Goldbird
aren't we lucky this site has you to correct our spelling/grammar usage.
maybe you should consider editing.
If you currently type in word, then do a word count
then I really can be of no help. Usually when trying to get an idea of a line count with spaces and without spaces, you can use this method. Some people have actual line counting software. I, however, do not, so I am not much help in that regard. Hope this helps at least a little.
Microsoft Word/Microsoft Word 2003 are the same
MS Word 2007 is an upgrade. Are you sure that you don't have it installed on your PC? I don't know if that helps...good luck, and please don't pull your hair out, it comes out with age (lol)
Word
When I have to copy and paste admission notes, for example, and then have to reformat the whole page, all the BOLD HEADINGS become BOLD HEADINGS. Then I have to go back and re-bold them all. Is there a fast way to jump between headings, besides just scrolling?
Just go to the Word help
section of this website. It's wonderful!! I've been in the business five years and still use it quite, quite often.
word help
How do I use word help? Do I have to pay any money? Do I have to be signed up with anything? How long does it take for me to get an answer. Thanks everyone.
Need help with a word.
the word is in regard to a type of incison for laparoscopic hernia surgery. No mesh was necessary. Sounds like lachsimen incision was made and there was no tension.
One word...E-bay.
You can find most of the books you would need on E-bay. If not, Amazon.com has a used book section that will save you some money. Also, you can buy directly from Stedman's and sometimes find discounts of their word books.
Pay by the word
I work for a company that pays me .02 cents per word. It is for a research company and it brings me in a nice sized paycheck. It's definitely a fair price I feel. Hope this helps.
I am sure she will take your word for that.
word help
I need some help with this transcription. It reads Patient was on a cruise recently and she traveled in an airplane about 10 days ago and ear pressure persists and the patient denies any hearing loss. No ________, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting.
Can anyone help???
Word help
Hi,
Has anyone heard of Officebestdeals.com? They are advertising Microsoft word 2003 for 11.95. So cheap!! Kind of hesitant. Any information on that would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Barb
Look up the word slander, Lin. SM
One would think someone so focused on quality would know the proper term, or at least know how to consult a dictionary.
word jumble - ENT
gilpoetyitrca
Clue: _ r _ _ _ _ _ _ t _ _ _ c
stuck on a word
Hello. Is there a site that I can ask other MTs a question if I am stuck on a word or medication? Thanks for all your help.
The operative word being SOME...but not very many
I did not come across one company in my extensive search for employment that began before I graduated from Community College that stated they would not let me test because I didn't go to one of the "top 3". In fact, most companies have links to their testing on their websites. Those that don't will send you an email with the proper links for testing purposes. To keep stating that the "top 3" schools are the be all and end all to successfully obtaining employment in this field is just plain wrong. I was hired before I even finished school. It depends on the determination of the person. Two different people can come out of the same MT program and one can be an excellent MT while the other can be absolutely horrible. Being a graduate of the "top 3" has nothing to do with it.
Might want to post on Word Help
NM
Word Expander
Please someone tell me which one is best word Expander which works with MS Word.
Thanks in advance!
try on Word board
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Its probably your system, not Word
There is a time delay because your puter probably isn't keeping up with you. Clean out your computer and run a disk defrag. That should help.
The word - newbie. sm
Does that word sit wrong with other people? I'm not new to the MT business but when I see that word it just makes me cringe. It is so commonly used in this industry and, to me, comes across as demeaning when we all are fighting so hard to gain some respect in this business.
Just my gripe! 
Have a great day.
Yes, same with me, a word is/was considered - sm
5 characters, so 13 x 5 = 65; I would of course confirm this with the prospective employer though before agreeing to anything. If it 65 then that is the norm and acceptable; unless they are offering dirt for pay.
Anything with the word International in it is a big
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Word expanders
What is the best Expander out there?
Work = word
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Post on WORD HELP......you might get
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Ask on the word board.
What word program
do most companies require you to have to work for them? I have wordperfect 12 right now and have been using it for school. I am planning on buying something else before I start working, but I'm not sure what would be best.
You will want Word 2003 most likely, but
while you are waiting, look into Chesapeake Transcriptions and Letni. Both advertised last year for MTs with Word Perfect/Corel experience. Just an idea.
MS Word 2007
If you get MS Word 2007, it gives you the option tocreate a document and save it so that it is compatible with MS Word 2000-2003. I would get it so that you don't have to upgrade later.
Word 2003
I agree with Keri, 2000-2003 are widely used, 2007 not much, 2003 is the best.
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