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PLEASE HELP -
Posted By: TX
I am thinking about going back to the doc I used to work for. However, he now has EMR (MediNotes). I would like to know if it is difficult working with this software? If anybody out there has ANY infor on this, please let me know - thanks so much!
TX
can't highlight text in ExText -
Posted By: eldee
Hi all. Today just started an acct that uses ExText/TransNet. I already have Word 2000 on my machine. (Their version of ExText says in 'about' that it is also 2000) When I get in a chart in ExText, I can't use my mouse anywhere on the document or even the vertical scroll bar to the right. I *can* use it on any of the menu items across the horizontal toolbar at the top of the document but CANNOT select bits of text to highlight and move around or copy/paste or whatever. Anyone else hear of this happening? I've seen some other posts here talking about versions of Word (2003?) being incompatible with ExText but I know someone else who is using ExText for the same account and who also already had pre-existing Word 2000 on their machine, with no problems. Is there a setting or something I need to toggle or untoggle or ......?? Any help would be very greatly appreciated, please email me. Thanks so much!
Eldee
To any ICs out there who send Christmas gifts to MTSO, see msg -
Posted By: Grace
I'm looking for a different idea than Harry and David. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.
If you only bought 1 stedman's word book, what would it be? -
Posted By: MrsChippy
Just got a new job (!) and want to take advantage of discount books from my old job (!). Don't know what specialties I'll be working on, general acute care AFAIK. The only book I've ever owned is Dorland's dictionary. I'm leaning towards Medical and Surgical Equipment.... but would be really happy if anyone has any ideas for me, thanks!
And I may just Go Wild and buy two.
Need input going from transcription to QA -
Posted By: Hayseed
I just got off the phone with my employer and they are tossing around the idea of having a spaz like me do QA, which is paid hourly, instead of transcription. I've always avoided any type of management-ish position because I just don't do well in situations like that. However, they told me I just help to solve the 'blank line mysteries' and won't be dealing directly with people, so that's appealing to me.
What is really floating my boat here is the fact that it's paid hourly as opposed to a per-line rate, which lately has been a real pain in the patootie due to the usual ebb and flow of work available. I think it's a very decent hourly rate they are offering and could really work out for me, as I think I'd like the challenge of playing QA.
However, this is all new to me. I've only done transcription for 5 years now and certainly have never ventured into QA, so I was hoping for objective opinions as to what I could be in for.
I honestly have no idea why they would even approach me for something like this...maybe beause I score high on the spot QA they have done on me? I guess I shoulda asked that but I didn't. What else should I be asking? Thanks for reading and I look forward to your responses!
Anyone else here an avid star gazer? -
Posted By: starlover
I got my first telescope the other day and have seen the moon. It is too cool!! But, I cannot seem to get any planets in my view. I have googled like crazy using the brand and number of the scope, but still nothing. Does anyone have some advice on where to go? I have several astronomy sites on my favorites list, but none can help me so far. TIA
What happens to pt. records if an MD closes his office?? -
Posted By: Does anyone know??
If an MD in solo practice retires or leaves town, where do those records go and how would one go about obtaining needed records? Any help is appreciated.
Do you relisten to your entire reports after you finish each one or how do you -
Posted By: PAMT
edit your work before you send it in. Do you reread each one. Sometimes I think you can miss a word if you dont but not sure how to edit before sending without making minimum wage.
Bikini bumps after shaving -
Posted By: Too Embarassed
How do you prevent these? Yes, I do shave in the same direction as hair growth and have tried the over the counter bikini cream that is supposed to help - no luck. Any suggestions??
Help with WP spell-check issues, please. -
Posted By: pkmt
The spell-check in WordPerfect has started acting weird lately. Sometimes I get an underline under a misspelled word, sometimes not. Sometimes it will underline, and then after a few lines it is gone. If I check at the end of the document, it does not catch all the misspelled words (left some in on purpose). All of the spell-check options are correct, I have document checked to spell-check. Am I going to have to uninstall and reinstall? Any help?
Glossary conversion question...would appreciate ANY help! sm -
Posted By: KyMT
I have been using Instant Text for quite a few years, but wanted to switch to Stedman's Smart Type. My co-worker uses it on the same account and is doing on average 50 lines per hour more than me. She and I type about the same speed so I'd at least like to give it a try.
Does anyone know if it is possible to convert my IT glossary into Smart Type? I guess I'm an old dog, but I just can't bring myself to start from scratch with a new glossary. Thank you!
If you change MS Word settings to -
Posted By: blue background/white type, sm
... do you have to switch it back to white background/black type when you send in your work?
I send my work FTP and wondering if I send it blue background/white type, will the MTSO get it that way or will it appear normally with the white bkg/black type?
I hear that using the blue bkg/white type eases eye strain, which will help me, and wondering if I need to change it back before sending it via FTP.
T 1/2 -
Posted By: Graham
T 1/2 is that how you write it for gastric empyting studies? or T one-half.
Thanks Graham
How do you handle no work? -
Posted By: Poorer by the minute
I have not had work for most of July. I am an IC and have been doing this for years. This is the slowest I have ever been and I'm stressed out. Luckily, hubby pays the majority of the bills so I am not starving! I have applied several other places with no luck. Is this just a summer slow period or what? How can I keep from going a bit crazy? I am getting rather depressed. TIA
Elliot all the way tonight! -
Posted By: There were some bad songs tonight!
Tax question -
Posted By: Trish
For tax pursposes I am considered an IC but got incorporated which the checks are made out to and then I pay myself - can someone recommend any good tax software that I can use for filing S-corp and personal taxes - have always used an accountant but last year he charged me almost $800 and I feel like I did most of the work for him, I actually sat in his office while he prepared the forms and because of all the detailed info I provided, he prepared them in less than an hour and I felt really ripped off. Thanks.
eTransportal & Smartype -
Posted By: sm please
I am willing to share my Smartype Expander file with anyone who works for eTransportal and will share their Smartype expander file with me. Maybe we can help each other with improving our line counts this way. Please email me. Thanks
Career-Saving Headset -
Posted By: Michelle
I have been a transcriber for more than two decades now, and one problem I have always had is that after an hour or so of work, my ears hurt, and I have to remove the earbuds and rest. I don't know if my ears are smaller than the average bear or if it's a universal problem, but I have finally found the solution to my problem!
I have been so thrilled that I have been to not just my supervisor, but the hospital director of transcription to tell them about this find.
I got a pair of AirDrives headphones. I had never heard of them until my sister, a marathon runner, started raving about how wonderful these things were for runners. Her main thrill about them is that she could hear the music but also could hear what was going on around her, so she wasn't afraid of being hit by a car or bit by a dog that she didn't hear approaching.
But she also told me about the fact that they don't go IN the ear canal, they go OUTSIDE the ear, on that little tab thing. I tried them, and they work beyond all my expectations! I have been able to keep them in for more than 8 hours a day with no discomfort.
This is such a big deal for me that I just have to spread the word. These things are a career-saver for me!
Anyone else stressed out by Thanksgiving? -
Posted By: RadGuy
It seems like there is always SOME sort of drama going on in my family whenever we get together - we're somewhat dysfunctional, LOL. I always find myself dreading the holidays and I hate that - I should be looking forward to being with my fam (mainly my four sisters). They seem to always be in a state of crisis or jealousy whenever I see them. ARGH. Anyone relate?
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!
CMT certification -
Posted By: Dee
I need some help here please. I have been thinking of taking the CMT test but cannot decide. The company that I work for will pay extra for the certification but is it really worth it? I have been doing this job for almost 25 years, however, I worked for a local multispecialty clinic that did not have any idea about BOS, we simply typed what the doctor said and the format depended on each doctor. They phased out our department several years ago and I have worked for a few services so I have definitely grown in all areas and learned BOS. Can anyone give me the pros and cons of taking the test? Is it as intimidating as it seems? To me, one of the pros would be, after doing this job for so long, feeling like I really accomplished something in my field. Any opinions, pros, cons, etc., would be greatly appreciated!!!
TIA 
Has anyone ever done a background check? -
Posted By: something's fishy
Do you really get all the info that they say you can? If you have, where did you get it from? I'm trying to get some info on a spouse of a married friend who is acting REALLY weird right now.
Thanks
Patti - special thanks for all the tax info -
Posted By: you post about and your experiences - SM
I paid a lot of attention to your posts this year as I worked as an employee, an IC and a SE. I submitted my tax return yesterday using TurboTax and my total federal tax for the year was - cough, sputter - $281, or 0.061% of my income. I have already been notified the IRS accepted the return and will receive my refund by DD next week. 
I just wanted to send up a special thank you to your valuable contribution to the board!
auto correct -
Posted By: janett
How do you bold in auto correct? Example: SOCIAL HISTORY:
Any help is appreciated greatly.
MAJOR PROBLEMS!!!! -
Posted By: MTmom
Okay first of all I updated to XP from ME, lost my Microsoft Office so had to reinstall it. I use Express Scribe to play dss files. Before my update I updated ES to version 4.16. Found out that does not play dss files so uninstalled that and reinstalled v. 4.15 and it worked. After the upgrade, I reinstalled version 4.15 and it does the same think at 4.16 did. WIll not load dss files. They appear in the file list but with a duration of 0 seconds. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, restarting and everything I can think of. Even with the extra dss .exe that the website said I needed. Is there a possibility that XP doesn't not run with ES or dss files or do I need to install another component to make my files play on XP?
Please help, I am getting backlogged and starting to freakout.
pay scale -
Posted By: radtype
I'd like to know which is the best way to charge for radiology, by the line or by the report. If by report, how much? TIA!!
Tax Preparation -
Posted By: Hazel
I usually prepare my own taxes using the 1040 form. However, this year I have quite a few deductions, etc. and feel I might need some help. I checked with a local CPA and he charges $350 to prepare an individual's tax return. Is this a normal fee or is it outrageous? Does anyone know if H&R Block or any other national tax preparation company would be good to use? And what do they charge? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Deperate for info on Straight Talk 7120 -
Posted By: Can't say
bought this brand new but it has an annoying quiet buzz. Also, how is the tone on yours? Mine sounds muffled. Is there any way to clear it up? I have the tone slider at the top of the "+" sign. Is there another way to up the tone so it is more clear?
My doc tried to test it today and he said all it did was beep at him. He did use an author ID. Do you ever have problems with it constantly beeping? I tried using a cell phone and land line. I have no trouble. What could be the problem with him? My attorney also tried to access the system and it did the same thing.
own the older model that used tapes and never had a problem with it until it died.. I beginning to hate this one and I've only had it since Monday. I'm about to lose my doc of 15 years because of this problem. His work is due tomorrow and he never dropped off tapes since Monday. I think I may have lost him and if I did, I'll be really disappointed, especially since his check goes for groceries.
Pork Roast Grill Recipe -
Posted By: LinK
I usually make pork chops on the girll, but I have a pork roast that I want to make on the grill and I was wondering if anyone had any recipes. I usually marinate it but was looking to see if someone had another type of recipe using just spices and/or herbs or just something new and different I could do or have with it. TIA.
on the topic of looking/feeling younger -
Posted By: sm
I dont really know how to say this, so here it goes...sometimes older women in denim shorts and tank tops look...like older women trying to look young. I am not trying to disrespect anyone, but come on ladies, we've all seen them. The person in the skimpy shorts and low cut top and bleached blonde hair, she turns around and lo and behold, she's your grandmother! That is not attractive! Women can dress and feel sexy without having to borrow our daughter's clothes! Just IMHO!
autotext -
Posted By: Dawn
can someone tell me where I can download autotext software. I understand it is free word expander. I searched the internet and found rapid text and phrase something (cant remember). Which is the better one or are they both the same.
You're not going to believe what happened (SM) -
Posted By: Chickadee
to me today! I can't stop grinning. Awhile ago I told you about working for my brother-in-law doing IC work (transcribing educational lectures for him). Well, he is an astute businessman, and like most people/places is concerned with the bottom dollar. Before I started, he asked me for a proposal stating how much I would charge and how a line is defined, etc. Wanting to be fair (and still trying to give him a good bang for his buck since he's my BIL), I decided to charge him 0.12 per line. He agreed to those terms, and I started working.
Well, I just sent him my first invoice yesterday. He wrote me back and said that he mailed the check today and that because it was out of my area of expertise and I went the extra mile for him that he was raising my pay to 0.16 per line!!! Woohoo! Who am I to complain?! LOL This totally made my day! 
Granted, I know he's my BIL and probably just being nice, but it was very appreciated nonetheless!
Chickadee 
Happy X-Mas (War is Over if U want it)! -
Posted By: John & Yoko
:)
TENS unit inquiry minds want to know: -
Posted By: ijdgi
Just wondering if anyone has a personal experience using a TENS unit they could share. How long do you use yours for, if you find relief that you forgot you could have, etc. As a chronic low back pain sufferer, I’m looking forward to getting mine on Tuesday!
Thanks
Too many balls dropping... -
Posted By: happynewyear2006
Why are there so many balls dropping these days? One in Times Square, Las Vegas, LA, Disney World..Goodness! Which ball are you watching drop?
Lanier & digital phone line -
Posted By: deenibeeni
Does anyone use a Lanier with a digital phone line (not VOIP)? Anything else required to make this work?
thx.
execuscribe -
Posted By: b
Has anyone heard of or worked for Execuscribe. Have not seen their name posted on any od the old archives.
Converting files to other formats -
Posted By: A little lost--technical question
I'd like some help.
I have a file sent to me which was supposed to be sent in text format. Instead, the tech apparently sent it as an ACL file.
I'm supposed to send it on, but need to convert it first in text format. Can anybody coach me? I'm feeling rather "techno-challenged".
Thx.
That being said -
Posted By: Sick of that expression........nm
Just wanted to vent
Word expander for Linux? -
Posted By: Wally Bugg
Stop-Start Foot pedal -
Posted By: How do you make the foot pedal rewind a little bit
I have a stop-start foot pedal and using Express scribe. When I take my foot off the pedal I would like it to just rewind a little bit instead of constantly having to hit the rewind pedal. Do anyone know the procedure/technique to get this to work???
Work privacy - discussing one employee in hearing of another -
Posted By: Work privacy
I posted a question on the legal board because it is a legal question about workplace privacy and I thought somebody there might know, but please check it if you know anything about laws or agencies that protect worker privacy.
I just was hired with the new SE pay/incentive!!!!! -
Posted By: New MQMT
I must say I am very happy and I think other SE's will be, as well!!
I hired in at 9 cpl and can earn up to 2 cpl in incentive on every line I type! I'm excited! I can hardly wait to get started!! Though I am only obligated to do 6000 lines in a payperiod, if I type 16,000 lines in the payperiod I get my extra 2 cpl and that makes for $1760 just for that! I think that is pretty good.
My training is next week and I hope to be able to reach that with my first check!!
If all would please be calm, I'm sure that the new SE pay/incentive plan will soon get out there!!! You'll be very pleased! 
question about Word 2003 -
Posted By: Kathy
I use Auto Correct for my shortcuts. Does anybody know how to print the list? TIA.
Looking for free dowloads, in particular -
Posted By: grannyMT
medical spell check that goes well with RadNet.
I'm having left pinky pain while typing. -
Posted By: sm
If anyone has any suggestions/ideas about this, I would be very grateful.
dictaphone extext is there a way to sign off a dictation -
Posted By: Karen
without having to create a document on the Dictaphone system. A doctor dictated a letter that has no demographics. How can I bypass their system and type in my own document? All answers much appreciated
So when does school start in your area???? -
Posted By: Here in NJ we do not start until 9/6..... nm
When last name is first, where does the... -
Posted By: I should know this!
Mr. or Mrs. go? Last name, first name Mr.
Main Board -
Posted By: Active Topics
Does the active topics selection at the top of the page show all active topics for each category at left or just certain ones? Thanks.l
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