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Stumbled on this site on Google search. Lots of useful word lists in there, including some really handy op samples. Check it out.

Or know any services that will either accept MTs with dial-up, or help pay for satellite?

Documented a bunch of stuff. First job contact was bizarre. Second one was lukewarm with one really offensive aspect. If you email me I can pass some info to you...it's rather cumbersome for the board.

Is there a way to insert a backspace when adding a new abbreviation? For example, so that year-old types out as #-year-old and not #(space)-year-old.

why do some messages have those yellow markers in front of them, they seem to have a lot more views than the other messages..can't figure it out...and it's probably something simple..thx.

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I use the Microsoft Natural Keyboard. Locally it sells for $49.95, but through this web site it's only $29.95.

They seem to have a lot of nice deals. Check it out!

Here lately, word has been going around that MT'ing will not be in business much longer, that VOR will take completely over - then editing will be the main position of a (now) MT, but he/she will have to do twice the amount of work editing to make the same money he/she made transcribing.

With this in mind, I have decided to go for an Associates Degree in another field to possibly supplement my income, I feel it may be needed in the not so distant future.

I will be working on Dictaphone platform and the company sent me the foot pedal for it. However, the cord for it is basically like a phone cord but my internet cable is taking up the spot where I would plug in my foot pedal to the back of my computer. Is there an adapter I can use for this?

Okay people, I say we ALL write our local newspapers and get this information out about outsourcing medical records overseas. People will seriously think about it. We need someone with GREAT writing skill to make us an email we can copy and forward and sign our name to. We NEED to all vote on the best and do and see what happens. We have an opinion column in our local news paper and many, many people read it. I think some would be surprised at this information and it would catch on greatly. Who is a good writer, please let me know? This is a scarry situation for our jobs and the SECURITY of our information being let out of the great United States of America. Lets go people. Go, write on. I want a good, short and sweet explanation of what is going on in reality. Thank you

For the first time in my 5 years of MTing, I am going to be working in Word and I need to make macros as well as auto text and I am clueless how to do this.

I know it's a lot to ask but y'all are the best. Can someone walk me through the steps. You'll be my new BFF, I promise. :)

do you quickly glance at the report, read it word-for-word, or just cross your fingers and hope you didn't miss anything?

Has anyone ever worked for the company Axolotl and if so what was your experience?

1) Deventure Health Partners (who has recently been swallowed by Transcend)--the platform used is eScription, correct?

2) If so, can anyome recommend an expander(s) compatible w/both ExText and eScription?

Earlier this week, Iv'e gotten it and it's affected my ability to save/access the most recent update/copy of Expander entries.

My company techs didn't know how to deal with it and referred me to a Dictaphone tech who seemed to know even less.

He rooted around in my 'puter for the better part of 2 hours and had me log in to WClient to try to access reports ad nauseum. After saying yes to ESP, this error code came up and the transcription menu, etc., promptly disappeared.

I finally took matters into my own hands, saying "No" to ESP on one log in attempt w/the player, etc., loading just fine and I could access reports and ESP entries.

The third time, I said Yes to ESP, got in, and was able to access reports. and get down to work.

This situation has recurred all week now in betw. work sessions, with my having to say No once or twice before getting into Word Client and accessing ESP and getting to work.

So, what the heck is this error code about and can it be addressed? It's been a real bear remembering to copy/back up ESP before I log out after a work session.

And, I've been screaming bloody murder when I get thrown or freezed out of the system, have to reboot or re-log in only to discover that I've lost my most recent entries.

If I get an expander system, what are the chances that I'll have the same problems?

Please ask about specific companies. If you are looking for a job, see the Job Seekers board. There are literally hundreds of job advertisements. Each one is very descriptive and each one has contact information. Please research for yourself. Ask about companies by name but research for yourself.

Please do not post asking for good companies or companies that only do certain types of work: Look at the job ads on the Job Seekers board. This information is all provided there. If you have problems or issues, please let me know via email.

I have been told by a particular supervisor of a particular company that I work for that I have made a major error, that I neglected to take out two headers that were not needed in a report and did not fill in the blanks on a template that was very hard to follow. I have since been informed that I am allowed 2 major errors on this account and on the second one I will be removed from it. Any QA out there that would consider this a major error? I am told this is not company policy but the hospital policy. I struggle so hard on this account with difficult dictators and dictations no one would want to do. Do you think this came from the hospital or am I with the wrong company?

If anyone works for them, has worked for them or has any info (pay, flexibility, good to work for, equipment, etc.) I would appreciate it. Thanks!

At the hairdress today I was speaking with a pharmacy tech and told her I was doing MT work. She then told me that she had heard that the medcal Transcriptionist will be obsolete very shortly, if not already. I said, hmm I've got work, do you mean because of VR or SR. She said yes they're all going electronic. Even in the pharmacy the doctors do their prescriptions that way, however, they never get it completely right and they always have to call them. That's when I said, well then I don't think the transcriptionist is that obsolete.

I am pretty new at transcription and only typing approximately 100 lph. Any good tips on ways to help me double this? - I do use word Expanders (constantly making new and revamping as see fit).

I suppose practice, practice, practice is the main way; but I am guessing many of you who are experienced have discovered some helpful things along the way.

Also, are there any ONLINE schools that help you to get work after completing the courses so you can gain experience?

Stacy, thanks for answering, it would not allow me to E-mail you so please E-mail me at pjsword@aol.com as I do have some questions.

Looking for a MT job with company I can take with me either via laptop or connecting to system via internet from any computer. Anyone know of companies like this?

I need a some good dental/oral surgery reference books. These books would have to include also the names of dental instruments and how they are most often packaged together and what the names of the packs are.

Can somebody help me with some links to some good books that would not only include traditional reference material but also the additional information I am needing?

SOLDIERS NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS"

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"Merry Christmas, My Friend" by LCpl James M Schmidt, USMC, 1986

Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,

In a one bedroom house made of plaster & stone.

I had come down the chimney, with presents to give

and to see just who in this home did live

As I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,

no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.

No stocking by the fire, just boots filled with sand.

On the wall hung pictures of a far distant land.

With medals and badges, awards of all kind,

a sobering thought soon came to my mind.

For this house was different, unlike any I'd seen.

This was the home of a U.S. Marine.

I'd heard stories about them, I had to see more,

so I walked down the hall and pushed open the door.

And there he lay sleeping, silent, alone,

Curled up on the floor in his one-bedroom home.

He seemed so gentle, his face so serene,

Not how I pictured a U.S. Marine.

Was this the hero, of whom I'd just read?

Curled up in his poncho, a floor for his bed?

His head was clean-shaven, his weathered face tan.

I soon understood, this was more than a man.

For I realized the families that I saw that night,

owed their lives to these men, who were willing to fight.

Soon around the Nation, the children would play,

And grown-ups would celebrate on a bright Christmas day.

They all enjoyed freedom, each month and all year,

because of Marines like this one lying here.

I couldn't help wonder how many lay alone,

on a cold Christmas Eve, in a land far from home.

Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye.

I dropped to my knees and I started to cry.

He must have awoken, for I heard a rough voice,

"Santa, don't cry, this life is my choice

I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more.

My life is my God, my country, my Corps."

With that he rolled over, drifted off into sleep,

I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.

I watched him for hours, so silent and still.

I noticed he shivered from the cold night's chill.

So I took off my jacket, the one made of red,

and covered this Marine from his toes to his head.

Then I put on his T-shirt of scarlet and gold,

with an eagle, globe and anchor emblazoned so bold.

And although it barely fit me, I began to swell with pride,

and for one shining moment, I was Marine Corps deep inside.

I didn't want to leave him so quiet in the night,

this guardian of honor so willing to fight.

But half asleep he rolled over, and in a voice clean and pure,

said "Carry on, Santa, it's Christmas Day, all secure."

One look at my watch and I knew he was right,

Merry Christmas my friend, Semper Fi and goodnight.

PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as may people
as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and we should all be aware of
where credit for our being able to celebrate these festivities is due.
Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people
stop and think of our heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us.
Please, do your small part to plant this small seed

There's a push by some MTSOs to get the CMT certification, but my question is this: Would it really be feasible for the MT to spend all that money on the test along with time/money for continuing education credits for recertification if VR and electronic charting are the future for MTs? If all we're going to be doing is reading and correcting for less money and everyone is adamant about the "writing on the wall", why are some MTSOs encouraging CMT status? Is it smoke and mirrors or will it hold more weight in the future?

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