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re-x-ray is correct, but I usually change it to x-ray again. I think it looks and sounds better.

Posted By: MissouriMT on 2006-11-11
In Reply to: re-x-ray? - Jai

Subject: re-x-ray is correct, but I usually change it to x-ray again. I think it looks and sounds better.

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Subject: aliquot is the correct term - I'd change it. nm

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Subject: That's correct. Meaning being tibiofemoral area maintained with no change, i.e.

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Subject: That sounds correct. thanks.


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Subject: I'd say sounds like is correct


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Subject: sounds is correct


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Subject: That sounds correct

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Subject: that sounds correct to me


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Subject: proper sounds correct. sm

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friable sounds correct here. nm
Subject: friable sounds correct here. nm

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sounds correct . . see inside
Subject: sounds correct . . see inside

According to this web site - SWAT is a Swallowing Action Team for dysphagia


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Subject: Caduet sounds correct

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Subject: Sounds is correct--it is an instrument.

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That sounds correct, tho' strangely worded
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Subject: bandpass sounds right; MT50 is correct.

I read your other post on this.

What he is dictating is the range of frequencies that they're testing within the entire bandwidth, and the intervals.

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Subject: yes sounds correct. i would myocardial ischemia

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Subject: correct spelling of what sounds like "Duradex" i believe this is an antibiotic

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Subject: yes, is correct, plural form sounds like long I

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Subject: word help sounds like or but that doesn't sound correct

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Subject: spasticity is correct. She isn't saying skin turgor. Still sounds like turgurous, but that isn't a word.


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Subject: s/l Bez or all in change

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Subject: Thanks so much to both of you. I will change to 6, 90, and -1. nm


I change that to:
Subject: I change that to:

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Subject: I'm not CMT and I change that the same way...nm

      
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Subject: cc to mL - do you change cc to mL

according to AAMT or do you type cc


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Would you change this...

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VR change
Subject: VR change

He should point it out to his supervisor because it is wrong. I don't care what QA says unless they can show me a resource where they got their information and it checks out. I would also point out to the client this fact. If they don't want to have their transcription correct and concise then I don't want their work. Right is right, wrong is wrong. I am really strong on this especially since the "new AAMT" has made all their "changes" and believe their BOS is the bible. It is not. Many of their "rules" are correct. Many of the are not. Research some of their changes and you will see just how over the top they have gone (it seems to be a control issue and they WILL cram it down your throat). I say that we all research on our own and go to reliable trusted sources that have been proven over time to be correct. The "New AAMT" definitely has not proven itself over time and incidentally they are not there for Americans anymore, they are there for the "overseas community." Humbug on them! Anyone know who could take the place of AAMT for American transcriptionits? After all, we are all Americans here and the language is English.
I would change it to this
Subject: I would change it to this

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Patient's daily at home blood pressure readings have been 90%+. 


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Subject: they can change...

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Subject: When did p.r.n. change to p.R.n. and why?

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Subject: I would change it to (sm)

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Just like you have it, why change anything?
Subject: Just like you have it, why change anything?

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Subject: I always change that to *in regard*..sm

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Exactly, that is why I don't understand, QA does the same with H&H, they change it H and H. Nm
Subject: Exactly, that is why I don't understand, QA does the same with H&H, they change it H and H. Nm

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...or 'otherwise no overall change"..??? nm
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Subject: I would change it to ൜ mEq K/L" sm

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Subject: I'd change to "mg," as well, but (sm)

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"Prior" change? nm
Subject: "Prior" change? nm

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Subject: it looks weird to me too...I always change it to...

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Subject: Would you change this sentence?

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Subject: No, I wouldn't change it because

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Subject: Do I change it when he dictates cc? nm

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Subject: If you are safe to change it, do it.

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Subject: Personally, I'd change it to, I was able to

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unless you change sentence
Subject: unless you change sentence

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