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We are having record thunderstorms here in NM this  Aug.  My dog is outside in her fenced yard while I am at work in the daytime.  She has a dog house and  a covered area. She goes literally nuts when it thunders.  Sometimes I can get home to let her in, but not always.  The vet gave me Clomiprizine today (50 mg capsules) to give her in the morning.  I don't know, should I try something more natural, or try giving her half. Not sure what to do, don't like the idea of tranquelizing her but she will try to chew through anything to get out and is in danger of hurting herself, or getting run over if she does get out.  Any suggestions?   

I've asked this before, but now have new problems and am hoping to get some advice.  I've been working at home for a small clinic (one physician).  Her husband, who is the doctor's husband, let me go due to physical problems that kept me from doing some additional duties they needed me to do; also, my not being a "team player"--not enthusiastic about the extra duties.  So I'm at home with no contract now for about 1-1/2 months.  The OM didn't think it was necessary--he said "we trust you!!"  The OM calls me on the weekends or nights with requests or questions, and messages get increasingly snippy if I don't return his calls ASAP.  This week I had a job interview out of town, because I cannot live on my current income (approx $850.00/month gross).  I informed the office I was going out of town.  During the time I was gone, less than 24 hours, he called three times and sent an email.  It wasn't anything that could not have waited until I returned and responded to one of the phone calls or email.  I feel like an offsite employee (with no benefits) rather than an independent contractor! 

How should I handle this?  Probably, as my daughter tells me, I should just put up with it until I can find another job.  Any experience with a similar situation?  Thanks--

Does ShortHand for windows work with plantform Charnet?  Thanks.

HI i live in NJ and i am taking a course to become a certified ekg tech and phlebotomist i was just wondering if any one knows about what the salary for this position is and how in demand it is. Also do u need any other educational requirements?

Thanks

I saw it in a cooking gadgets catalog and then did some research online.  It kind of looks like a garlic press, but with blades that fit over the grapefruit and then scoop out the fruit a section at a time.  I have seen it priced anywhere from $12.99 to $19.99, not a fortune, but wanted to see if anyone had ever tried it before plunking down the cash.  (I am a sucker for gadgets!  ha)

Happy New Year!   

Perhaps some of you could satisfy my curiosity about doing IC work.  Hope these questions are answerable - I'll just ask the best I can.  If I were to take a job as a contractor off the board is it usually set up so that it would last for a while.  And then perhaps if I got 2 or 3 of them then I woulld be able to make a living by putting a few of them together?  I did that years ago (in 1982).  I typed for 3 doctors at their respective offices.  Since things are so different now, am wondering how it all works.  I am sick and tired of rigidity.  I got an offer for a co. as an employee but before even starting was getting the willies about the rigid rules and schedules.  Just thinking about it makes me a nervous wreck.  I want to be an independent contractor and work steady/long-term and enough hrs.  - about 35 a week - to make a living .  Also, has anyone used ifreelance.com?  Looks interesteing.   Any thoughts anyone?    Thanks in advance!!

How much do you guys charge for a late fee when invoices aren't paid in time? 

My terms are invoicing the first of each month and payment due within ten days. 

I've decided to impose a late fee since I'm having a horrible time getting paid.  What do you recommend?  Thanks.

some docs say "year 2000", etc. instead of just 2000?  Like the 21st century just started yesterday?

Patient's name is repeated many, many times in one report?   If it's not verbatim, I just put "the patient" to save my sanity.

I found great, low-cost software that allows you to convert tapes to digital files (MP3, WAV, WMA, etc.).  Check out www.dak.com !  Your PC needs a sound card and a line-in connection (usually next to your line out to plug in your headset or speakers), as well as a tape player and an actual line that plugs from your PC line-in to your tape player.  Think they call that line a male-to-male or male-to-female or something like that (got my line from www.martelelectronics.com).  Use Dak to convert your music cassettes, too.  Hope this helps!

P.S., I'm an MT, not from DAK

Does anyone know where I can get a manual for my DVI system type LFH 4020/80D?  I cannot find mine and I am not sure where to get a replacement.  I need to program it for a second clinic and am not sure how.

Thanks,

Mariah

to organize a union.  Things are too screwed up.  Remember that when unions were originated, we were not in competiton for employment with people in other countries.  It's a whole new world and will take a whole new approach.  This will take research, skill, and time.  - P.S. I wanted to post under the original for starting a union, but it would only give me the option to send an email.

It just seems like I can't make good money anymore (or at least not what I'm used to).  I work for a pretty nice company doing clinical dictations with 24-hour TAT, but I just don't seem to be getting anywhere.  Maybe it's just the way of the economy right now.  I've been doing this for 10 years and feel like I shouldn't be struggling at this point.  I'm just frustrated!!!!

For, say, an orthopedic surgeon, or  a family practice doctor.  Or, maybe, how many minutes of transcription on average per day. 

THANKS.

When you make something so complicated, difficult, cumbersome, and frustrating, that sends me the message they aren't really wanting to be in the business.   As far as I'm concerned, they have sent me a signal they don't want me to work for them.  Wonder who they sent those surveys to.

if you are statutory status they take out federal, but not state taxes, is that correct?  What about SS? Thinking of taking a job on statutory status. Thanks.

Would you complain to management if you received a VERY snotty reprimand from a QA person who corrected your report with an absolutely incorrect "correction" or would you just ignore it?  I don't want to cause trouble, but I'm very irritated - I'm wondering if management would even care that they have snotty-ass QA people?

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 Thanks!  Lost my favorites

in looking up a term encountered today, i googled to this page, on Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy -- quite informative and fun images....so thought i'd share.

http://www.takotsubo.com/

Hi!  I just began working for an online company this week full-time, which I *LOVE*, especially after coming from a prior management position that was very stressful.  My main problem, though, is with productivity.  I used to type 120 wpm and could roll through 1200 lines a day with no problem whatsoever, and now I'm really struggling to get this minimum line count in.  This company has a tremendous platform, lots of training help, etc., and it's not that - I think it's primarily due to my physical issues, so I'm hoping for advice here.

I have RA/mixed connective tissue disease and just started seeing an occupational therapist this week, who is going to work on increasing my strength in my arms, which she says have gotten extremely weak, and has also given me some compressive gloves to wear at night to reduce my hand swelling.  I look forward to seeing the changes there, but primarily now need help with some things that I thought my fellow MTs could help with:

1.)  Ergonomically, I've got a decent desk and chair, but am going to get something better in the future, after I move into a larger home.  Any suggestions on where to look for the best desk ergonomically?  My OT even suggested the articulating arms, but I like resting my arms on a desk - so perhaps an executive desk would be best for me.

2.)  Chairs.  This is always an issue with me.  I have a nice chair with massage, but still not very comfortable.  I also need a way to elevate my legs, as they are severely swollen and uncomfortable.  Unfortunately, I don't think there is a way to use a reclining chair with a foot rest - but wonder if you have any ideas here, too?

Thanks so much for any help you can offer.  I know it will get easier as time goes on, but for now I'm really struggling so am having a hard time getting going in the mornings b/c I'm up late the night before getting my minutes in, etc., so it's just a viscious cycle.  Thanks so much for any suggestions!

for back taxes owed, specifically state tax? I owe some back taxes to the state (2005), not much, $1200. Need to come up with it pronto. I saw an ad on TV about tax relief and was wondering if anyone has done this. Thanks.

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I know I am probably one of the last few, but have had all clients using word97 so never tried any other version.  Now upgrading to 2003, but I can not figure out how to stop that pesky "getting started" menu from opening with it each time I open 2003.  I tried searching but cant seem to find a way to close it off.  Any one know how to make this stop so tht when I open word2003 it is not there?

Thanx..

old dog, new tricks : - )

Wendy

One of the docs we work with wants a symbol for the word cube and I did not think that medically there was one..but would like to know.

please let me know if you there

thank you for your time

Tiffin

When starting your own transcription business typing radiology reports such as x-rays (plain films) and mammograms, what would be a reasonable price to charge a client per report?  Should I charge per report or per page as some rads read multiple exams under one study resulting in two page reports.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR OPINIONS!  BOTH SIDES MATTER TO NEWBIES!

Christy