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Flash Type anyone? -
Posted By: mt
Does anyone here use this? I downloaded the free trial and emailed the webmaster but haven't heard anything yet. Do you have to remember all of your shorts with this, or does a screen pull suggestions up? So far, I haven't seen this, that's why I am asking. If not this expander, which one? Please, I already know about IT and I do NOT want to purchase it at this point. For the $ and the learning curve, I don't have the time right now. What Expanders are easy to use, and hit the ground running that don't cost a lot? Any info is appreciated! Thanks!
EditScript loading difficulties -
Posted By: MT cowgirl
I am supposed to be starting on the EditScript software today, but I can't seem to get a report loaded. I installed it using the password I was given by my vendor, but I seem to be stuck on the 'Initializing Your Dictation List.." window. I can't seem to access anything from the blue open folder. I have never used this software before, and this is the second time I have had problems getting in. Any idea what I did wrong? I get a "Microsoft Visual Basic Runtime error '424': Object Required" message every time I load it. What does that mean? I have tried to reboot, but I get a red box that warns me that if I exit the system this way, I will either not get paid or other people won't be able to access the queque. My vender is unavailable for comment.
P.S. This is my first job!
Transferring autocorrect to new computer -
Posted By: Anita
Hi all,
I have a file of my autocorrects that was forwarded to me from the old computer I used. It's file extension is "acl", e.g., MSO1234.acl.
Can anyone coach me on how I can convert the acl to a text file (the format I believe it's supposed to be in) and then load it? I was directed to some file converter programs, but none of them worked.
I saw that someone had previously posted and gotten a reply to this question, but the answer given did not work for me.
TIA
MQ Mindset... -
Posted By: MudQuist
I realized MQ's mindset one day a couple years ago when my former manager (since fired, thankfully)told me I should be thankful I do radiology since that "specialty within a specialty" was MQ's "biggest money maker" - the "other" MT's who "only" did ops, discharge summaries, H & P's were "a dime a dozen" - and MQ "really takes care of its rad MT's." I couldn't believe she said that - rad is really pretty simple once you get used to the terminology - my hat is off to those who can even DO op notes (talk about requiring excellent transcription ability). So that's the mindset and mentality you are dealing with. Sheesh.
Going camping and already I'm tired...... -
Posted By: Jeanie
Does anybody else find that they end up taking half of Friday off to get the camper stocked and ready to go for the weekend? I would sure appreciate any suggestions on how to have it ready so all we have to do is hook up and head out. It's especially hard when we have an event that we are taking in while camping because that means special clothes, maybe special foods (potluck), etc. Suggestions?
Regarding the buzzing. The ad that has a buzz sound file -
Posted By: Administrator (sm)
attached to it has been queued for removal, however it usually takes a few days for Google to remove the ad. We have no control over what appears, but we can remove ads. Unfortunately, there is a wait time that is unavoidable. The buzzing only occurs when that particular banner appears. When you hear the buzzing try refreshing the page or there are some instructions in the thread further down the page where you can set parameters regarding sound accordingly.
ext. keyboard for notebook? sm -
Posted By: QAMama
I JUST bought a laptop and my 2-year-old went to town on the keys.  So I need a keyboard I can use with it. I've heard about 'usb' keyboards and mice for laptops. Can someone recommend one that responds to a light touch and is economical?
Debit card use -
Posted By: jenny
I know the credit card companies charge the place of business a fee or percentage when you use your credit card but does anyone know if it costs them every time you use a debit card, does the business pay a fee? Our apartment complex just offered the option of automatic checking account deduction because they said it costs them less than credit/debit.
Smart Type or Instant Text for Psych? -
Posted By: Michelle
Hi all,
I type mostly psych evaluations, but I do type some clinic notes. I've been using AutoCorrect in Word, and I have been advised to invest in a good Expander to increase productivity. I can't decide between smart type or instant text? Which is better and why?
help on the word board please!! -
Posted By: tytytyty
Jobs and School -
Posted By: Hope
I am finished with school and I have been working for a year with a company that I really just do not like and I have had two other jobs that were bad... It seems that I can get work but I'm struggling.. Though I feel that I went to a poor school should I try one of the better schools so I can get a better job... The one company I worked for the check bounced and the other is just VR and no money at all... Please Advise..
As an IC when paying taxes, are SS and fed taxes sent SM -
Posted By: stupid question
to the same place?
ENT: "stassberger?" -
Posted By: Joanna
I'm a VERY new MT and need your help. During the Review, the physician said, "ENT: No tinnitus...stassberger" or something along those lines. I've researched but to no avail. I will be calling someone soon for help, since I need to get these transcripts back by tomorrow. Any help would be appreciated.
I thought so too -
Posted By: dat
Ya know, I thought so too but I think it is because his hair cut and facial makeup and eye brows are so severe..If he grew a longer beard, some side burns and longer hair, I dont think it would look that bad..However, he looks like my ex..sigh..My ex was a Latino as Dave Navarro is and has the same face..When I first saw Dave Navarro..I said to everyone, My gosh, he looks like John and they agreed..Carmen (dont know if I like her or not) and Dave sure make a good looking couple, though.
Do any ICs with their own accounts charge extra for holidays? -
Posted By: tbpmt
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spheris -
Posted By: tracy
Hi everyone,
THe hospital I work for just informed us today that they will be using Spheris for their transcription. We all will have jobs with them but type from home. We will still be doing the work from our hospital but when we run out will be able to type for another hospital that the corporation runs. Is anyone else in this same situation? We were wondering about insurance, pay, schedule flexibility, etc. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Lanier station -
Posted By: MTangel
not sure where to post this, but I have a complete Lanier 219 station that I am going to sell. Any offers will be considered.
Everyone wish me luck, getting rid of AT&T -
Posted By: Ticked with internet service
As of this morning, have signed up everything (except cell cause Charter does not carry) with someone other than the nickel and dimer, AT&T. I wrote them an email yesterday and do you think I got an answer? No. I am told their internet is much faster than what I have been used to and keeping fingers crossed. You know sometimes it is hard to change because you do not want to mess up and jump out of the frying pan into the fire. The issue of telling me at the first place I had to have land phone - even though I could not use- they would charge me a nomimal fee- so I could have my internet just sucks big time. That is the end for me. Getting the new provider hooked up 12/31 - just in time for the new year.
Has anyone been notified by the IRS that you are --sm -
Posted By: Debra
to be considered an employee vice IC since 2002-- as apparently someone in the company filed a complaint and the IRS sent out letters to all regarding this. Do not know what to expect, have a time set to call IRS in the morning and would like to have whatever documentation they need at hand, or at least an idea of what kind of questions they will be asking.
Also, what will this mean for the company? I assume they will have to go back and pay their share of my taxes and I will get a refund for what I paid as an IC, but am wondering what other fallout there will be.
yahoo mail down for anyone else? nm -
Posted By: sandys
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Does anyone know where I can find an INSTANT TEXT MANUAL?? sm -
Posted By: Old MT, New Hire
I have my disk, but cannot find my manual/user guide to save my life. I would really like to have one handy to keep from having to go through the CD menus. I'd be willing to pay anything at this point.
TIA!!
Is the recipe board part of MTStars??? sm -
Posted By: AzMT
I got a great recipe off the main board last week and my family just loved it. I go to the recipe board and there are the words of songs posted along with some recipes. Why is that?
I'm thankful to have a job at all -
Posted By: new attitude
To my fellow MTs on Thanksgiving Day. A poem that makes me realize how blessed I am to have a job at all in this economy. Even if it's not perfect, it's a paycheck.  Hope it touches the heart of all who read it.
BE THANKFUL
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
~Author Unknown~
I would like recommendations on keyboards -
Posted By: Mondaybrain
My ancient and well loved keyboard gave up the ghost a while back. This one is not making me any money. I am looking for a keyboard with a light touch and a little more space. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
TIA
MPLite - How do you set it up? -
Posted By: I am confused
I just downloaded MPLite because I stumbled over it doing a Google search for a free trial of Stedmans Smartype which I do not think exist. Anyway, how do I put a doctor's template in it? The step by step instructions are not exactly detailed enough for me I guess.
Thanks
Calie
Http://www.CaliesWAHPlace.Blogspot.com
express scribe? -
Posted By: dg
Can anyone tell me if they think express scribe is the best to use? I know it's free and all, but I've had a few problems lately...is there anything else out there that's "better" or worth buying?
Is there any websites -
Posted By: Carla
that show over the counter medicine names and homeopathic medical names out there. Have searched some and found some, but would really like a complete listing if possible.
Thanks
Shorthand question -
Posted By: MT
Is there a way to program ShortHand so that the word x-ray doesn't get split up at the end of a line. I just typed a line, and I have x- at the end of the line and the next line begins with ray. I'd love to do this with units of measure, dates, doctors names and all kinds of things that you don't want orphaned. Can anyone help me?
Question for Instant Text users -
Posted By: siren
I transcribe for 42 emergeny department physicians. Would you create one big glossary or create a glossary for each doctor. A lot of what is said is the same? I have one big glossary now. Which do you think is the best way to go?
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE! -
Posted By: nm
line count comparisons -
Posted By: need some input
was offered a job for 9 cpl, 50-character lines, spaces not counted. Does anyone know how this compares to 65-characer lines with spaces counted?
This is cool...ShortHand offers monthly SM -
Posted By: Chickadee
subscriptions. I have a free trial right now and was worried I wouldn't have the whole $99 after my trial, but I can buy a subscription and save for another month! That's so cool! I didn't know they did that. Didn't know if others knew, so thought I'd share. :)
Chickadee
Taxes -
Posted By: Pat
I'm going to take the big jump and try Turbo Tax. Hopefully, it will be correct. I had figured I would get back some $$ but Turbo Tax figured MUCH more! I'm leery about the minus amount from my total gross because I didn't figure my business expenses that way. Their so-called summary page doesn't show all the figures to I can determine exactly how they came up with the final figures. Anyone else have good luck with Turbo Tax? Should I go ahead and take the plunge and hopefully IRS won't audit me
What is your process for checking your work -
Posted By: just wondering
 Just wondering what everyone does to check their own work before they send it off. Do you read back over the whole thing, read after each paragraph, ....
Lasik eye surgery... -
Posted By: BVD
Has anyone ever had it? 
Okay, I just started SR, but come on! This is ridiculous. SM -
Posted By: RockinMT
First, this is an American, clear as a bell dictator. Dictation does not come more straight forward than this guy:
SR: This is a vaginal lady
Actually dictated: This is a 51-year-old lady
Somebody explain to me how SR is such a wonderful tool?!?!?!
I am doing SR on Dictaphone EXText and it is just awful. Reports are just full of this kind of crap. I was just wondering does the Dictaphone SR server "learn." I know there are some SR programs that learn after the same correction is made consistently. The SR server will then auto correct itself. Is this true with Dictaphone? Because I have been doing SR for a couple of months now and it hasn't gotten any better and I'm making the same corrections over and over! I might as well be transcribing!
Anybody sell on Ebay? If so... -
Posted By: what does "Second chance offer" mean?
I've bought dozens of things on Ebay, only one item there.. today.. then it tells me I have a second chance offer. Not sure what this means, even after reading what it said about it. Any help appreciated !
pet peeves -
Posted By: clk
end of shift priorities - you give your availability, work more than what you say and after 13 hours of working they ask for priorities. Then get a small (yet there) attitude when you sign off. I don't mind going the extra mile - money is good, but jeez, the priorities were dictated at 1 pm and it is 11 pm now. what was I doing all day?????
Weight Watchers - need advice -
Posted By: Pokey
I've put on about 20 pounds this year (post menopausal now) and NEED to lose them. I'm not overdoing calories, am following a good diet (for the most part), and I walk a half hour a day briskly. Desperate measures are called for but don't want a crash diet type thing. I've heard good things about WW, and it doesn't sound "faddish". Can anyone give me some input? Also, I see that they have "in person" weight watchers - going to weekly meeting, etc and also offer on-line weight watchers where you do it thru t computer. Has anyone done the on-line one? Any information on the programs they offer would be so appreciated!! I also thought of Nutrisystem, but it is expensive and doesn't wound "permanent". 
Newbie to MT -
Posted By: Ohio Newbie
Congratulations to all that love and are successful at being an MT. Have wanted to do this for a long time but it's harder than it looks. I just don't have enough experience to get anywhere even with the training. I've spent so much $$$ and after feeling like a moron taking a pre-employment test today I can say it's time to throw in the towel. I am disappointed and embarrassed all at the same time. I don't know how you all have done it. Envious in Ohio.
Is Emdat Word-based? -
Posted By: Can you use Dragon Naturally Speaking with it?
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has anybody ever heard of training your -
Posted By: only me
replacement (as an ic) after giving your two week notice? can anyone tell me their opinions on jester's touch? I can't find anything current when I search the archives and only found from 2003 & 4. also, why would they need my driver's license number when my job doesn't involve driving for them?
How long does it take to get up to speed at a new job? -
Posted By: I don't understand this...
Also, which is better, acute or clinic? I can't seem to get my production up to where it used to be. The reports are super short, about a minute or less. The header info is a tedious process of checking this, checking that, verifying everything. I don't know if this is going to work out, but I can't afford to be changing jobs again this close to Christmas. The work itself is super easy.
Electronic signature -
Posted By: NMT
Where can I get information on electronic signatures and HIPAA compliance regarding this? Thanks!
This is Hilarious, ROFL. Sm. -
Posted By: JJ
This is rofl, for real
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg%20
A little laugh -
Posted By: WNYMT
 I told my 18 yo son today about a close family friend and his wife had a baby boy today and that he called me right away to let me know because he was so excited. My son looked at me and said, "Yeah right mom, really, he had a baby today." I looked right back at him and said, "Yes son, it takes both people to have the baby, a girl certainly can't get pregnant by herself!"
This is funny to me because I know my son not sexually active yet (remember I know his girlfriend) and I certainly didn't expect to hear something like that, just reminded me of the little boy my young man still is. 
I am so mad -
Posted By: need to vent
How in the world can my company be looking for new employees when I sit here for hours a day with no work and for some reason my supervisor will not give me a second account? Is anyone else in the same boat? AAHHHHHHH!
Poll - what do you think the hardest accent is? I vote Hispanic. nm -
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screen size -
Posted By: ML
Does anyone know how to change the size of your screen size so the text will larger. I saw this a couple weeks ago on how to do it and forget to write it down. I know it was either alt or control and some other key.
Thanks!!
I have been -
Posted By: BURNT OUT MT
a Transcriptionist for a little over 20 years...and am now experiencing what I feel is burn out! I don't know exactly what to do about it. I just feel like after about six hours of typing, I am literally forcing myself to type more! I am a single mom so this is my only source of income. I go down the list of how lucky I am to work from home, but lately, it just doesn't seem like it's working! I know there's probably nothing I can do about it, but I just wanted to vent a little and see if anyone else has had this experience and maybe find out what you did about it.
I am going to apply for the nursing program in December and hopefully will get accepted because I definitely think it's time for a carrier change, but in the meantime, I have to keep working and need a way to revitalize my love for this job! Any ideas and comments are appreciated
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