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Looking for Software to Organize Digital Voice Files - Posted By: David

Anyone know of good software that can take my digital voice files and organize them so I can keep track of which worker is working on which doctor, keep an eye on turnaround time, etc. -- instead of making endless folders on the computer myself. Voice files are separate from the typed reports, which are done in Word. Thank you.

Dave

Has anyone tried using OpenOffice.org with EditScript? - Posted By: Wondering

Just wondering if it will work.

QA people again, - Posted By: None

I think that my spacebar just bit the dust. I really can type :)

For all makeup wearers - - Posted By: please see link inside.

www.safecosmetics.org This is fairly new to me; perhaps some of you are already aware of its existence, but I think it is important to pass it on and be aware of what we are putting into our bodies via our skin. Yowza!.....some pretty toxic stuff.

HELP. My husband screwed up my toolbar - Posted By: it's on the side instead of the bottom

how do i get it back down where it used to be? The start menu, etc.

Spellchecker problems - Posted By: Wanda

I'm having trouble loading my Stedman's spellchecker. It keeps asking for the response code and then won't take it. My computer messed up and I'm having to reload everything and now I can't get this back on. Anyone else have this happen? What did you do?

I am SO tempted to be passive aggressive here. - Posted By: crystal ball out of whack

This darn doctor wants me to send a copy of the report to another physician. "Send a copy of this to foreign doctor's name." No spelling, no address, nothing. I finally find the address by accident just by scrolling through the directory. The doctor has not only badly mispronounced the name, but gave the last name as the first name. I'm really tempted to provide the phonetic spelling as he dictated it and tag it with a noted telling him to verify the spelling and provide the address. Really, how on earth am I supposed to know the doctor's information?

Turbo Jam: Has anybody tried the Turbo Jam workout? nm - Posted By: Question

nm

looking up words - Posted By: please refresh my memory

Somebody recently mentioned a site where you can go and put a * in the part of the word that you can't get. Example:

ap*ectomy = appendectomy.

Can you tell me again where this site is? It's sooooooooo helpful!!

Thanks!

Time Code Stamps - Posted By: Dan Edge

Hello All,

For any of you who have had to time code transcripts:

Would it be helpful to have an MS Word application that prints an automated time code stamp? I ask because a programmer friend of mine and I have discussed writing a program to do this, and I'm wondering how useful it would be to you all.

This is how we envision it working: First, you complete the transcript. Then you open the Time Code Stamper in Word, and start going through the audio again. Suppose you want to put a stamp every 15 seconds. When you press a certain keystroke combination (ctrl-shift-f1, for instance), the program inserts a time code stamp in the format you specify. Then you fast-forward the audio to the next 30-second increment. When you find the correct place in the transcript for the next time stamp, you put you cursor on the spot and execute the Time Code Stamper program again. It will automatically increment the time by 30 seconds (or whatever increment you specify) and print the stamp. If you make a mistake, you can click on the menu and manually set the correct time.

I tested this out once with a very simple version of the program, placing time codes in a transcript every 15 seconds, and I was able to complete the whole document in about a quarter of the audio time (e.g., 5 minutes to complete 20 minutes of audio). The few errors I made I was able to fix very quickly and move on.

Like I said, we haven�t actually built a full version of this program yet, I just wanted to get some feedback from the people who could actually be using it. We�re thinking of selling it for $29 or so. What do you think?

If this particular program would not be helpful for you, do you all have any requests for Word formatting programs that would help you? We�re trying to think of different widgets that would be of use to transcriptionists.

Thanks,

Dan Edge
i.am.dan.edge@gmail.com

a poll of sorts - Posted By: teaser

How many of you have looked at your medical record? The office notes, the OP notes, the physician calls...

and how many people do you know that have done that as well.

My answer - I asked for mine about 5 years ago. My dermatologist -just this year (all handwritten... LOL) and my kids. I know of no one else.

CH 13 bankruptcy & tax refund? anyone know? sm - Posted By: help!!

Do you get back ANY of your tax refund? Who asks how much you got? and then what?

IC question - Posted By: nm

I was offered a position as an IC and in the information for me to fill out is a W-9 form. I did not think as an IC it was necessary for me to fill out this type of paperwork. Also another form has a section for my social. Is this normal practice? This is with a small company which does not even have the company name listed on the paperwork, but the owner's name? Advice please.

ChartScript and Shorthand.. - Posted By: SAHM

Can anyone tell me if ShortHand Expander works in ChartScript and if so, how do you go about doing it? Thanks for the help.

Has anyone had/have Bell's Palsy? - Posted By: Michelle

This past Labor Day was my four-year anniversary of waking up with Bell's. I had surgery two weeks previously and they figured it was the "shock" to my body that triggered the herpes virus which caused shingles in my ear (yes very ouchy!) which then triggered the Bell's. After four years, I have the use of my left eye and I am able to hear out of my left ear. However, I still do not have use of the left side of my face (no smile).

The last few weeks I have been having tingling and twitching in my nose, cheeks and eye on the left side. Do you think this could be the Bell's still healing? If there was a surgery to repair my smile, I'd be the first one to sign up! They mentioned surgery when I first came down with it and I said absolutely not - I was only two weeks postop and wasn't going to go through another surgery. I'm regretting that decision now.

If you know of any information regarding surgery, healing - anything!, please let me know!

Michelle

shortcuts for microsoft word 2003 - Posted By: mtgirl

Hi,

Does anyone know how to create shortcuts or word expansions in microsoft word? Thanks so much!!!

CoWorkers - Posted By: Tracey

Have you ever had a coworker that just never took responsibility for anything they did? Well I'm glad that I just got rid of my coworker. She blamed the world and everyone else for all that was going on with her. She turned in her notice, didn't work all of the days, left a mess and constantly tries to look at other people's situations and wants hers to be the same way. Anyone had a coworker like that? What's your coworker horror story? I'm glad I do MT part-time so I can get away from people sometimes.

Question about digital sound files - Posted By: RT

Hi everyone,

I am totally new to medical transcription and have a question. In doing transcription digitally, what are the most common sound file formats? I am about to take a test (both written & verbal) for a company and they sent me my test files as .wav files. The files are hard to understand at best (the guy sounds like he's talking into a tin can ) and I am wondering why they didn't send them to me in a clearer form such as MP3. I am about to ask this same question to the person sending me the test but I thought I'd ask it here too. Is the .wav format the most common form of sound file for MT's? And if so, what's the best program to listen to these files in? I have Windows Media player, Real Player and WinAmp on my computer. Are there programs that MT's use to better hear these files? I hate to sound like a total dummy here but I'm new to this and when I went to school several years ago for MT, we only did tapes--not digital! If anyone can give me some info here, I'd really appreciate it!

Best,

Not able to see 2006 posts - Posted By: Fairly new user

How do I get to see posts from 2006? The archives seem to show me 2004 and 2005. Sorry if this is an obvious answer, but I am not seeing it.

Head's up! AAMT Task Force has posted about their name change - Posted By: suggestions and their reasoning. sm

I know some posters here are members who may be interested for various reasons. :-)

Do you... - Posted By: kyradmtky

double or quadruple your Dictaphone speed? I've "graduated" to quadruple speed and wonder how others do the Dictaphone speed thingy....

eskribe - Posted By: dls

does anyone have any input into this company's work ethics, background, etc. I am testing for a QA position and need some input.

state board - Posted By: msbeanctr

I check out the state board from time to time. Anyone from Mississippi. I know most of the acute care facilities that used MQ. I notice that one of the hospitals is advertising for two inhouse transcriptionists. (RiverOaks/RiverOaks East). Any feedback.

Anyone with similar rash? - Posted By: Lucy

I had posted this q. on the Gab Board before, but got no response, maybe because I worded the subj line wrong or maybe it was just the wrong board. Has anyone had an experience with an underarm rash that may be a form of tinea? This started w/me having an irritation 3 months ago from wearing an ill-fitting bra in hot, humid weather. Since then it has gone from red to a brownish rash that is spreading to areas under my arms that was not originally irritated. Any OTC treatment I could try before I make an embarrassed visit to my doctor? TIA!

Philips Transcription Station and Vonage - Posted By: Lisa

Years ago, I used a Philips Digital Transcription Station to get my MT work. It would plug into my landline jack and then I could dial in to get the jobs to transcribe. This week, the machine has returned since I am trying to help out someone with their work. Unfortunately, I no longer have a landline. I switched to Vonage over the summer. When I try to connect, it dials the phone number, I hear the computer voice that tells me to enter my ID # and then when I do that it is supposed to validate my number and show me the available jobs. It starts the validating process but then times out and hangs me up. Has anyone had problems like this and if so have you been able to fix it.....help please!!!

IMPORTANT - Real VNC - Posted By: anon

Please ladies. If a company ever ever ever installs this on your computer, get rid of it! The program itself is for technical support but it also can enable a company to get into your system without your knowledge. This happened to me and I caught someone from that company remotely taking over my keyboard and mouse!

All they need to get in is your IP address and they can see your whole screen. I was told by an independent IT person that they can log your Keystrokes and get your financial info if you have it stored. I just had to change all of my banking and credit card accounts and run multiple scans on my computer. I am an IC with my own computer and they installed this to run in the background as soon as I boot up the computer even though for tech support we used an entirely different program.

Yes, I absolutely ended that contract, but I just wanted to let everyone know so the same does not happen to them.

C-phone help! Dial tone ok, but keys will not work. - Posted By: MT

There is a dial-tone when handset is lifted. Keys do not work to program, dial, ect. This is the same for 2 different units. Any suggestions?

MT Referrence sites? - Posted By: sm

I am searching for some good MT referrence sites to refer to for drugs, Expander tips, medical words, etc. Anyone know of any?

Do you have to work for a company in order to use VR? - Posted By: MT'ing

Can an IC MT also do VR, or is the cost for VR too expensive for IC's to buy and use themselves? I am curious, as I see many MT's posting about VR, and I wonder if they are transcribing for a company or as an IC.

Also, if you are an IC and do use VR, what is the best program and how much does it cost.

Thanks for any and all advice~

Microsoft Word - Posted By: sstrobel

I am purchasing a new computer and obviously we all know the headaches of transferring all of Word information to a new one, or at least I dread it. How do I save all of may Autotext and Autocorrect entries to transfer to the new Word on the new computer? Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

MissAnthrope or Xanax - would you please reply - Posted By: dixierose

Would you email me about Van Belkum?

Need help on word board please. - Posted By: help

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Happy 4th of July everyone! - Posted By: and remember

to keep all your little critters safe if you're like me and have an animal that is scared of loud noises. There are lots of animals that get injured around this time of year (especially in shelters) from fear of the noise that fireworks create. There have been dogs that have actually jumped through windows trying to escape from the noise.

Not trying to bring anyone down, just reminding everyone to keep your little ones safe. I have to give Rescue Remedy to my dog to keep him calm because he is so frightened of loud noises (thunderstorms especially).

Have a safe and happy 4th!!

Any suggestions for meds that dry mucus? nm - Posted By: NM

nm

Boy, does this dictator have a way of putting things to make sense. - Posted By: just me

A 24-year-old married Hispanic male who does not speak English but we used an interpreter for him during each session who has been married 6 times with 3 children.

Here's some interesting AAMT data... - Posted By: Information time

According to the October 2005 JAMT financial reportings:

Revenues from membership in 2003: $1,053,516.

Revenues from membership in 2004: $ 920,681.

You'd think they'd get the idea with so many people not renewing memberships due to their stance on overseas work - especially since it's hitting them hard in the wallet!

Need opinions on platform Beyond Text - Posted By: GuestMT

I'm thinking about applying with a company that uses this program but all I have found are negative things like you have to enter all the demographics and that you cannot make any money etc. I certainly do not to waste my time on that when I know other platforms that I can make money on. Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you.

Production improvement plan? - Posted By: txtype

A friend of mine who is a fellow scribe has a supervisor who is asking her to come up with a "production improvement plan." Assuming that her Expanders are already highly functional (she ony adds to them from time to time after 15 months of working on the same account), any other ideas of what a production improvement plan would consist of?

Serious Poll: Paycheck-to-Paycheck - Posted By: (questions inside)

1. Are you living paycheck-to-paycheck? Defined: Missing one paycheck would seriously harm your basic living (housing, food, utilities or necessary meds/medical care).

2. If you lost your job today, without warning, do you think you could be employed again within 1 payperiod?

3. Do you have an emergency fund in case a loss of job happens?

My answers:

1. Missing 1 paycheck would hurt but not devastate me. Mising 2 or more, yes - it could be dire.

2. Yes, most definitely.

3. Started one and slowly building it up.

Thanks MT Santahouse! I love the software. :) NM - Posted By: Me

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Can't find work...should I start a business? - Posted By: NewbieMT

I am about to finish up my certification at a local college and have been extremely disappointed to find that it seems no one is going to hire me to work for a company because I don't have 2+ years experience....even though I've spent the last 2 years transcribing school work....I am trying to decide if I'd just be better off to take what I've learned and try to start my own business. Financially, I am able to do it, but I'm just not sure how much of a headache it might be. What should I do? I kind of feel like I've wasted a lot of time and money. I'm pretty confident that I can do the work, but how can you prove that to someone who just wants to know if you have experience? I just don't know what to do.

When is it time to throw in the towel entirely? - Posted By: depressed

It doesn't work for me to be a fulltime employee for a big national. However, it doesn't work to be an IC for a small MTSO either. The obvious middle of the road would be SE for a medium sized company. However, it seems like that just takes the bad from employee and combines it with the bad from IC. I wonder if I'll ever find a good place to work. I should just bag MT entirely. I know I'm not the best MT or employee. I'm not perfect. There are a lot better MTs out there. I'm not all that bad either. Maybe I could make a living posting stupid auctions on ebay.

Does anyone use SBC for unlimited long distance - Posted By: looking

for transcribing? What do you pay if I might ask? Do they hassle you about using it fulltime? Looking into it before I call and inquire about.

CMT exam question - Posted By: JMK

Hello all! I was thinking of taking my CMT exam finally. Someone told me it is no longer given in 2 parts? ANd does not cost as much as it used to. Is this true?

Also - have the contents of the test changed, i.e., is passing the test more difficult now, or less difficult, with the new format.

How many of you are CMT? How did you study for it? I have 15 years of acute care MT experience. What should I do first?

Thanks in advance - and Happy Mother's Day!

Joanne

Buying a house sm - Posted By: passing through

I need some advice.

We're in the process of buying a home. When we were searching today for quotes on a homeowners policy, we found out the home had $14,000 in water damage in 2003 and the insurance company (Farm Bureau) wouldn't insure it for us. There was, however, one company who would insure it but for a really high premium.

We were supposed to close on the 25th. I'm considering backing out of the deal because of this. Would I be able to get my earnest money back since the seller didn't reveal in this in their disclosure?

Also, would you pay the higher premium and buy the house because maybe whatever caused the problem is fixed?

By the way, we haven't had the inspection yet. It is to be done on Monday.

Help!!!

cpl WITH versus cpl WITHOUT spaces - Posted By: Didn't quite fail math

I really don't want to open a can of worms about poor pay, but I am really trying to compare these two options. I need to make a decision about which company to go with. Since I have no idea which has the better platform or better dictators I'm pretty much flying blind. The obvious difference is that one pays for spaces and one doesn't (I didn't know there were still companies that DIDN'T pay for spaces). Both are part-time IC.

Company 1 -- 7.6 cpl with spaces, no headers or footers

Company 2 -- 9 cpl with headers and footers, no spaces

Any insight would be very welcomed.

Insurance - Posted By: Angie

I need to find out if Errrors and Omissions insurance is needed for a contracted medical transcriptionist?

Please let me know if you carry it and how I can obtain it?

Thanks...

what? - Posted By: Shawna

Following administration of captopril, a renal scan was performed one hour later with administration of "10.3 milliquery technician mag 3."

In regards to a renal vascular etiology of hypertension.

The area of question is in " ". I CANNOT for the life of me hear what she is saying or where to even begin! Sorry I have so many questions tonight!!

My company told me how user - Posted By: somebody lied to me

friendly Meditech Magic was. I have only worked on one system that was worse than MM and that was at YOG. How anyone gets their lines in I'll never know.

What to do for nonpayment. - Posted By: NewBMT

I did some overflow work for another IC in February and March. I was paid for the work done in February, but have yet to recieve payment for March. My emails are going unanswered and I don't have a phone number for her. I am livid. I need the money. I have all emails that had ever gone between us saved on my computer so I have plenty of evidence to show what she agreed to pay and what dates she agreed to pay me. I'm not sure if I should call a lawyer at this point or not. That would cost money I don't have.

I'm beginning to wonder if she intends on paying at all. She cut the time I was with her short by sending me files on a day I specifically told her I would not be working then got angry and told me I am unreliable when I was not there to do them and return them in the 12 hour TAT. I've never run across this before, but is that a tactic used to justify not paying? I'm fine with her deciding she no longer wanted/needed me, but I expect payment for the work I have done.

Anyone have experience with this type of thing and any advice. Thank you!