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Transcribing Report Of Family Member - Posted By: Alice in Wonderland

I am wondering what the proper protocol would be if I ever came across a report that was dictated on one of my family members.

I just started doing transcription for a hospital in a really small town--the ONLY hospital in that town--and it just happens to be the same town were most of my family lives. I know myself well enough to know that I won't break any rules of confidentiality. However, is there anything in the *laws of transcription* that say I legally am not allowed to transcribe reports dictated on relatives??

I am afraid to ask my supervisor this question, as I really like this account and don't want her taking me off of it. It's chopped full of *standards* and the line count/pay just doesn't get any better than this.

How do I reject a job in Escription? - Posted By: Was told to by the boss

I am a new MT on VR and my boss told me not to do the STAT reports because of the time it takes from them to go through QA will eat up the TAT on them. She told me to reject them but didn't tell me how to do that. So......how do I reject a job? Thanks

General Liability for Independent Contractors - Posted By: Lindsay

I have just started a position for a company, and they require that I hold general liability insurance, but am a little lost as far as how to obtain that! Just wondering if anyone had any pointers for me.

Thank you in advance! :-)

I am shocked - Posted By: sm

I still can't believe it. I did a search for MT companies and came upon Zydoc. Searched here but found only one person asking a question. Started filling out the form on their website and got to the last page and it asked me to enter my CC info!!!

From below regarding tapes - Posted By: Patti

Okay, I started typing today on tapes picked up yesterday. (I deliver between 10 and noon) So I could have done then yesterday but had graduation for nephew. So I started today at 5 o'clock and it is now close to 11. I have typed, printed, showered, made deliveries and pick-ups, went to bank, know what I have to do tomorrow and made $201. No sudden files sent, no sporadic files sent, have the complete day's dictation , and can schedule the rest of the day and tomorrow morning the way that I want. So this works for me and I appreciate the input from Tikki and all, but will keep doing this if they want to continue to use tapes. All my accounts are within a 4 mile radius from each other and the majority at one of the hospital medical buildings so it takes me 35 minutes to do the deliveries from walking out my front door and coming back through. I respect everyone's opinion and hopefuly you respect mine. I get exercise as it is half a mile from my car to home round trip. -- Live on the river in a floating home. Patti

What is the job code number or category to use for MT on the Schedule C? Thank you! nm - Posted By: first time IC

I missed American Idol tonight. - Posted By: Who left?

:-)

RE: Scribedoc - Posted By: mommaklown

Anyone hear of Scribedoc in Virginia? If so, please let me know something. Just got them on contract. Never heard of them and web site does not let me know much. Appreciate some help.

Redecorating - Posted By: desertflour

Anyone used the Colorwash on their walls? What did you think? I found their website last night and I think I'm going to try it - just wondering if anyone has used the product.

(It is a color base similar to paint that you mix with water and you apply it with a cloth in a circular fashion.)

TIA

If you think you don't really accomplish anything...sm - Posted By: Lyndia

figure out how many Keystrokes you generate in a year! I use an Expander and I know I am actually hitting 30% or less of this figure, but still.

I typed nearly 26,000,000 keystrokes last year and this year will be just shy of 30,000,000.

Put that way, it seems like I am doing a lot of work. Too bad that doesn't translate to much in a paycheck!

does anyone know about a 3-limit install on DocShuttle, Wavplayer and other Bytescribe products? sm - Posted By: New MT

they told me after three installs, even if I buy a new computer, I have to buy the program all over again, at $100 a pop. Has anyone else ever been told this? Sounds like a rip off to me.

What Hillary said about outsourcing to India - Posted By: mls

This is a news article in Asia Times Online from 2005 titled, "Hillary Woos India." She says to an audience of Indian big-wigs that outsourcing to India is here to stay.

Read the section about midway down titled, "Hillary Clears Outsourcing Air."

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/GC01Df03.html

On job board "New World Trans" ...I am wondering - Posted By: MT

firstly what kind of company they are when they cannot spell the word "pedal" correctly and also 7 cents CAD??? What is the CAD? Something fishy about his ad.

Fun things to do next time you are in an elevator... - Posted By: MI-MT

Wave hands wildly at invisible flies buzzing around your head.

Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside ask: "Got enough air in there?"

Stand silent and motionless in the corner, facing the wall, without getting off.

Greet everyone getting on the elevator with a warm handshake and ask them to call you "Admiral".

Stare, grinning, at another passenger for a while, and then announce: "I've got new socks on!"

Frown and mutter "gotta go, gotta go" then sigh and say "oops!"

Walk on with a cooler that says "human head" on the side.

Stare at another passenger for a while, then announce "You're one of THEM!" and move to the far corner of the elevator.

Draw a little square on the floor with chalk and announce to the other passengers that this is your personal space.

I just had to lighten up this board a bit today!!!!

http://www.umdnj.edu/purchweb/employees/employ16_transcribing.htm - Posted By: NJ Rates - check this website.

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MT Student Has Question - Posted By: Jessica

Hi,
I am a medical transcription student at Sinclair Community College in Ohio and I am taking a business communications class that requires me to interview a medical transcriptionist. I don't know any MTs personally so I was wondering if anyone here could possibly answer 10 questions for me. I would really appreciate it!
Thanks in advance!! The questions are below.

1. How long have you worked as a medical transcriptionist?
2. What certification have you received?
3. What attracted you to pursuing a career in medical transcription?
4. What type of environment do you work in (i.e. from home, physician�s office, hospital, other).
5. What do you think are the most important skills a medical Transcriptionist should have?
6. Did some skills come naturally to you, while others required more practice?
7. In addition to transcribing medical reports, do you engage in other forms of business writing while on the job (such as memos, proposals, or progress reports, etc.) to clients, coworkers, or supervisors? Please explain.
8. What do you think is the most difficult aspect of medical transcription?
9. What do you find to be the easiest aspect of medical transcription?
10. As a medical transcriptionist, do you often need to collaborate with others to ensure that all the information in your reports is correct?

THANK YOU!!!

HGTV DESIGN STAR - sm - Posted By: curious

Anyone else vote online or text message for one of these kids? Just curious as to which one you voted for....my vote was for David. Alice's designs did nothing for me, and she had a somewhat fake affect. Any other opinions?

dumb question! - Posted By: Sue

Hi! If you are responding to a job posting on the job seekers board and you hit "apply now," does it actually go to the person who is looking to hire or do you have to send it as a completely separate e-mail. I'm asking because there is no identifying information when you reply to the ad. Thanks!

Is it possible to...sm - Posted By: AJ

My husband will be going to Morocco for 2 months for his job. I would love to go with him but I would probably have to work while there. So, is it possible to work overseas? I have no idea how the internet/phone lines work and if this would even be possible.

Thanks

re-posting this - Posted By: anon

I am re-posting this because it got deleted with an earlier thread that was deleted. I had wrote it in response to a rather angry post. I am not re-posting this to be argumentative with anyone, just because I feel I need to get it off my chest so to speak. So here goes...

Maybe I am the only one, but do we really have to bash each other on spelling errors or typos when we post on this board? I get so tired of worrying about what I type in a message on here because inevitably someone will point out what is spelled wrong or some grammar issue or whatever. After typing for 8 hours a day and having to be perfect, this board should be a SAFE place to get support, encouragement, or help not some kind of place for some people to get their kicks on feeling superior to someone else. Yes spelling and grammar should be second nature to us and it is VERY important, but I don't get paid to proof my posts nor do I really care to. Just my 2 cents here.

Emdat Inscribe Auto text - Posted By: Sandy

New to Inscribe and when I try to expand my word in auto text the cursor jumps to the next line. Even did this when I tried a key other than the enter key. Also have Instant text(older version, Instant Text III Pro, but seems to be taking a long time to get used to. Any thoughts on these two expanders, which is better to use? Thank you

page went sideways ... cannot fix. - Posted By: Help!

anyone know what to do? thx

Which Spellchecker works with Vista? - Posted By: HMT

Can anyone tell me which medical spellchecker works with Vista? I have Stedmans, but it does not work with Vista. Thanks

I just had Hot Wheels bounced off my head and computer monitor. - Posted By: I need a separate office.

My kids are older and shouldn't need to be entertained. We do things with them in the afternoons, evenings and weekends, just like any other two parent working family. The kids know better than to throw things in the house. However, it's too hot to go outside so they're bored. They also know I work until noon. So why am I being struck by flying objects?

I think it's chore time.

Re: Post below about whether to quit my job or not... (s/m) - Posted By: May not continue to hang on!; email=[isthmus1997-f

I want to say a great big 'thank-you" to all of you who shared your thoughts and personal experiences with this decision with me! So far it runs in favor of quitting. Time is on my side at present, as many key people at work are off for the summer. That gives me some clout. I also have a vacation coming up later this year and would of course want to take that before leaving! Hehe.

Below, I will answer each and every response I got!

Thanks to all who took the time to answer!

Beware of new e-mail worm! - Posted By: kerry

I just read an article regarding a new e-mail worm that is showing up. Hopefully, we can all be aware of it before it presents itself to us.

The article was at: http://forum.sitefever.com/viewtopic.php?id=38.

foot pedals - Posted By: radgirl

Does anyone know if a dictaphone USB foot pedal can be configured for Emdat Inscribe?

Anyone use an articulating mouse tray? sm - Posted By: inquiring mind

I have an articulating keyboard tray which is not quite large enough to place my mouse on without causing me to get a shoulder cramp from incorrect positioning. Does anyone use an articulating mouse tray,and if so, which one did you purchase? Thank you very much.

is it safe to apply for a credit card - Posted By: Mimi

over the internet? I hesitate to give out social security number and personal things on the net. Is it okay or not? Thanks

Chocolate banana milkshakes. sm - Posted By: mlstoo

Nephrology doc had me on these twice a day when my protein and electrolytes were low. Ice cream, 1 banana and milk, add chocolate, whip it up in the blender. I even used to throw my multivitamin in there for good measure. Tasted so good I got addicted to them. LOL-it was a great chocolate fix. I think you could add some peanut butter in there, too, for a different twist and it has plenty of protein.

what peculiarities go with being an MT? - Posted By: sm

it seems to me:

I am noise sensitive.

Give way too much detail upon being questioned or in conversation sometimes.

Find that I research anything I buy with almost an obsessive nature.

Uncomfortable in many social situations.

Ovarian cyst removal - has anyone gone through this? - sm - Posted By: MTSO

Any of you ever had to have an ovarian cyst removed? I'm told I need to have a left ovary cyst removed, along with the left ovary. If anyone has been through this, I am interested in what to expect recovery wise? It is a simple process where you are up and about within a day or so? I can't afford to be out of work more than a day or so, so I am a little worried. Any advice? Thanks!

I will only agree with outsourcing and off-shoring when Americans have carte - Posted By: blanche to go to the countries the jobs

are going to. Like, the companies that enjoy the protection and luxuries of operating out of the United States -- when those companies work deals with the COUNTRIES they are allowed to send our jobs to SO THAT WE CAN VISIT, MOVE TO, EXPLORE, SHOP IN........when we can go to those very same countries without question, passport, or visa, then I will say I will not fight off-shoring and outsourcing.

But the way it is now......basically we are being held PRISONERS IN OUR OWN COUNTRY while our JOBS ARE GOING OUT THE DOOR.

Has anyone tried using a graphics tablet - Posted By: wondering

to use in combination with an Expander using a pen input device? Just wondering how that works for you and if any recommendations on graphics tablets.

TIA

Compensation for Medical Transcriptionists - Posted By: Barry Wattss

I just came across this on the AHDI site, what used to be AAMT, in an article with the above title: "It is a concern of AHDI that medical transcription professionals are often viewed by their employers and the clients they serve as keyboard specialists who have a familiarity with medical terminology which enables them to transcribe dictated reports for an originator's signature. In contrast, it is the view of AHDI that keyboarding and transcription should not be confused. Medical transcription involves translation from oral to written in order to generate a record of a patient's healthcare documentation. AHDI views medical transcription as a medical language specialty which requires medical knowledge and understanding, sound judgment, deductive reasoning, and the ability to detect inconsistencies in medical dictation." You can read the rest here:

http://www.ahdionline.org/scriptcontent/rjobcomp.cfm

Are they actually going to fight for better wages, or is this just a ploy to get people to join?

Anyone know how I can test a Dictaphone C-Phone? - Posted By: slapping pooperectomy

I bought one used on e-Bay...it appears to work...I get a dial tone, but I can't use or program pedal functions until I'm connected. Any ideas? Thanks.

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MT companies - Posted By: M

Does anyone know of any Canadian medical transcribing companies that are looking to hire people to work from home?? Thx

Express Scribe auto deleting 0 second.. - Posted By: MslaMT

My Express Scribe is auto deleting voice file that are 0 seconds long. I need to still keep track of those. Anyone know how to make it stop doing that?

this applies to MT, right? (link for financial assistance) - Posted By: MTbucket

link: http://www.doleta.gov/programs/factsht/taa.cfm

something has to be done to help people losing jobs to foreigners...

it says you need 3 or more workers to apply...

also, it aint going away, ladies:

Other projections include:

10 percent of U.S. technology jobs will have moved offshore by 2005 (Gartner Group)
up to 25 percent of traditional IT jobs will be relocated from developed to developing countries by 2010 (Gartner Group)
500,000 financial services jobs (8 percent of all U.S. jobs in banking, brokerage and insurance) will be shipped overseas by May 2008 (AT Kearney)

How does the footpedal work??? - Posted By: footloose

OK. This may be strange. But, I listen to a lot of audio programming online through iTunes. My son is doing research for school and asked if I could transcribe a news report for him. I can do it the old fashioned slow way, without a foot pedal, but I have a footpedal. I've never before used it for anything other than work, so I just don't question how it's set up. Can I "point" it to work with something like iTunes, as well?

Help on upgrading drug reference - Posted By: Time warp

Hi all,

I am seriously in need of upgrading my drug reference. I am still using Quick Look electronic 2004 and so many new drugs have been introduced in the past 4 years. What would you recommend?? I just checked the Stedman's site and really cannot afford that kind of money right now. Do any of you recommend a hard copy book that would keep me updated??? Thank you for any suggestions.

just checking - Posted By: mt

to see if post worked

Ergonomics - Posted By: Anna

I have recently returned to transcription after several years of editing. My left wrist has become very sore while transcribing. Can anyone recommend a good keyboard or any other devices you have found useful in combating this problem?

Anyone watch Without a Trace last night? - Posted By: Wondering

I fell asleep during the last 15 minutes. Was the missing girl alive? Who killed the first girl? Who killed the man suspected of killing the first girl? This is making me crazy today. It was such a good show and I tried so hard to stay up for the ending, but was exhausted. Had some really bad dictators and sound files all day. Thanks.

Paying for spaces vs. Not - Posted By: nm

So, I've been offered a position at .11 cents a line, but they don't pay for spaces. They do, however, have templates set up with lots of headers there that they do pay for. I am currently making 0.95 cents a line and get paid for spaces, but not headers.

What's the bottom line when it comes down to how much you make - anyone know? I can figure this out, but thought if someone had been through this and checked it, it'd be a little easier. Thanks!

Recommended Programs - Posted By: Ana

I have a bachelors degree in Biology and one in Medical Technology. Right now I am working for a hematology instrumentation manufacturing company. Getting tired of the rat race and with the change of being "let go" at anytime (seeing a lot of people that started with me go) I am looking for something to back me up an hopefully work from home. How do you guys recommend one gets started as an MT? I went into the AAMT website and saw three educational programs recommended, M-Tec, Andrews, and Career Step. Are these good places to start? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Honest opinions please...sm - Posted By: Fighting with DH...

Here is how the story goes. Have been married for 5-1/2 years to a great man. We are young, in lower 30s, have one child who is almost 4. My husband is disabled due to mental illness which is somewhat controlled with medication. We get disability for him. I work from home as a MT. We were doing great but then became careless with our money a bit. That was fine. I could make extra money, but then my work became VERY LOW for about 2 months straight. Bills got behind, we almost lost our house in foreclosure, etc. We have no help. Then I became surprisingly pregnant, which we were both HAPPY with but only to end in miscarriage days after we found out I was pregnant. My doctor, probably since I have no medical insurance, said "let nature take its course" by letting the miscarriage happen and remove itself on its own. This was grueling - took almost one solid month which I had to get blood test every 6 days to see how low the count was going. We recovered from that and my work began to pick back up - thank God. I have been working a lot, almost getting out of our crunch - would be out of this mess by mid-July. The problem: During this time period we had gotten into some fights, he left and went to his parents (who always - and I mean ALWAYS - interferes with our business), they went and switched (the same day of our fight) his mom to be representative payee for his monthly check. So when we made up the next day he told me this. I was irrate! First of all, I would NEVER EVER try to steal his money or what have you - he should know that by now. I am not like that. Well during the course of the next few months we had always missed the date to switch it back to my name and they said to wait until next month. Well, we have been fighting for a few days lately, but I thought everything was okay - just a fight. His mom tells us how she is going to spend his money for July - which I disagreed on because I have a set schedule of certain bills automatically withdrawn - so I get a little upset and tell him as soon as the beginning of next month happens, we will switch me back to being his rep. payee for his check ---he tells me "NO, my mom is staying my rep. payee!" I LOSE IT!!! I tell him I am not working my tail off for his parents to decide how OUR money is going to be spent. He thinks all of the hardship is my fault, which honest to God I haven't bought any clothes, shoes, got my hair fixed, bought makeup or ANYTHING for just about this whole year.....He was gambling heavily awhile back - not hundreds but money that we could have used for something important, he wasted on that. So I talk civilized to him and say, "Maybe we should separate a bit and you can pay your bills (credit cards, car) and I will pay for the house, utilities, my credit cards, and care for my son....this is AFTER he said he is going to have his mom take his money and pay off HIS bills since I was so horrible at it.

Sorry this is so long....

The thing is what else can I do? There is nothing that I want to do. I feel like I have gotten the shaft here horribly. But he thinks he is totally right. His parents come first - what they say he believes even if he said the sky was purple and he was looking at and saw it blue he would still believe it was purple because they said so....I think a lot of his mental issues are from his parents and upbringing. How do I handle this the adult way? I offered to help pay on 2 of his credit cards because I helped with them - but total for both is only like 800.00. I am sticking to my guns of him NOT coming back as long as his mom is rep. payee. I just don't see how a marriage can work like that.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I guess I just wanted to vent and see where did I go wrong. I know I have been grouchy lately at times due to stress but I don't cuss or anything so he was never cussed out or anything....I take care of ALL bills, do ALL cooking, do ALL laundry. He sleeps until 1-2p every day while I get up early, try to work and watch my son. He has gotten lazy since he has been disabled. Before he worked MANY HOURS and was NEVER EVER LIKE THIS....Help.

IC Tax Question - Posted By: TTime

Can anyone tell me if the Internet is 100% deductible for an IC transcriptionist? I'm using a tax preparation program, and it looks like only a percentage is deductible. I have a fax service that is just used for doing my job, and that looks like it's only deducted by a percent (not 100%). I thought there were 100% business deductions. Any ideas would be appreciated.

dictators who stutter - Posted By: jan

I'm losing my mind from transcribing for a stutterer. Ugh! I lose an enormous amount of line count with him, due to his stuttering. Thinking about typing everything he says, including the stuttering, and sending it through in order to make my line count. I'm sure this wouldn't be considered professional or acceptable to the client or QA, but I need to be able to pay my bills. What's the experience of you guys?

Medical Insurance - Posted By: Superkeys

What do you IC MTs do for medical insurance? I'm looking for coverage for my husband and myself, and we're not spring chickens anymore.