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Just an opinion -
Posted By: jen
Does anyone else think that all dictators should have to listen to their own dictation once in a while - I am so tired already this morning of dictators on cell phones that are so muffled you cannot understand them, horns blowing in the background and the dictation coming and going because of losing the signal. I think the physicians should periodically have to listen to some of their own dictation.
Minutes/hour -
Posted By: darla
I know everybody measures their line counts by the hour, but I just had someone ask me how many minutes of dictation I could do in an hour. Really not sure. What would most of you say? I can usually crank out about 180 lines per hour when I actually sit down and type.
What company are you currently at, what is your base -
Posted By: please share!!!
pay, and how many years experience do you have? Me, i'm 10+ years, MQ, 9.5 cpl. Wondering if i'm at the top of the scale and the only way to go is down? I hate switching jobs as it is, was back and forth between Edix and MQ, pros and cons of each, but I want BIG BUCKS!!!!!
Need help with headset -
Posted By: Please see message
My headphones are louder on one side than the other. I have tried different headphones, so I know it has to be the computer. Any ideas on how to change that? TIA!
I LOVE the banner ad that just popped up - sm -
Posted By: LowlyMT
at the top of this page! It says, 'Beware of At Home Jobs - Most Don't Work"!
Well, how TRUE is that!
MT - What a great 'career'.
TO ADMINISTRATOR: Homeschooler's Board? -
Posted By: MTPockets
Could we possibly get a homeschooler's board? I see I am not the only one struggling with this issue and it would be great if those of us with similar situations could have a forum to go to for help and advice. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for considering it! 
Is there a way to search by user name? (sm) -
Posted By: searching strategy
Is there a way to search MTStars by user name? For instance, if I want to search my past posts? I tried using the search at the top but it didn't work.
iChart -
Posted By: laguna
New user to Dictaphone ExText. Can someone tell me how to use iChart for my own personal line count? (I do have my user & password, but not much else).
Stumped with MS Word -
Posted By: anon
I currently have Word 2000 installed on my computer and "an update for Word 2007" is there anyway that I can install the update and keep it separate from Word 2000? Starting 2 new jobs and one uses one version while the other uses the newer version. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
TIA
resume advice needed, please! -
Posted By: in-hiding
Problems on this job have me seriously considering making a move if there's no improvement soon. Last night I started to polish up a resume, and realized I'm not sure what to do with references. I am not ready to tell my current employer that I am investigating my options, and I would rather not have them called for references until I'm in discussion with a company that looks like a good fit for me.
So what to do on the resume? "Available upon request"? I have a number of reference letters from when I was an IC that I can attach, if I really need to have references on the resume itself. Do you think many companies actually followup on references before they interview? Any thoughts/experience are appreciated!
Cost of unlimited phone calling to do MT. What are the best rates. nm -
Posted By: MDMT
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what spell check do u use? Looking for something cheap... sm -
Posted By: new mt
Just starting out and need a spell check program that will do drug names also. I am looking for something that will cover the basics for now and then when I get some pay checks under my belt I can get one of the big ones like spellex. My current employer states there are literally hundreds of medical spell checkers on the market and I should be able to find one that covers some drug names also...does anyone have any ideas or can name a few?? thanks
Please do not post or email about other MT websites through the MTStars website. -
Posted By: Thank you. Administrator NM
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free voice file software -
Posted By: need help quick!
I am in need of a software that plays .dvf files. I currently use Gear Player, and although it plays a multitude of different files, I can't get it to play .dvf. Does anyone know of a free one online I can try?  Thanks!!
chapter 13 -
Posted By: sm
I've checked the archives on this, and have received a lot of helpful information, but I'm interested in learning more. How hard is it to qualify for this? I'm sure I would qualify, but I would like things to start happening now...not 6 months down the road. Are lawyer fees owed up front? Who do I talk to about this?
A little history...I worked full time for a local ortho office, and decided to work part time from home. I had 2 small children, but my husband is home most evenings, so working a few hours a day wasn't a big deal. Well, we unexpectedly got pregnant about a year ago, and we now have added expenses with the new baby, as well as the fact that I don't have as much free time to type. I'm trying to sell our car right now, but so far there are no bites (it's an SUV, and with gas prices people aren't wanting to buy them anymore). Anyway, I talked with a credit counseling agent a few weeks ago, and have made my first payment. However, I am getting calls from creditors saying that I have payments overdue, and when I told them that we are going through a credit counseling agency, they said that they denied the proposal, and I have to make the payment.
I'm at my wit's end, and literally don't know what to do. We own a small (1100 sq. ft) 3 bedroom ranch, and would really like to keep it if possible. I can't work full time with 3 kids, because all my money would just go to childcare.
Any advice would really help me at this point! Thanks!
Perfect Transcription, LLC -
Posted By: curious
Anyone have any info on this company?
Moderator: VR board? I know it was mentioned ..sm -
Posted By: MTforever
before but don't think it was addressed. It would be great to have a board for VR issues. With VR such a part of our industry now, whether we like it or not, it would be great to have a board we could visit for tips and tricks, and just general support.
What's for dinner or what was for dinner? -
Posted By: Grilled burgers, chips, root beer, I love root bee
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Florida Universities -
Posted By: MTFORU
Happen to know of a University in Florida that sounds like Wetger's or Wetcur? I cannot find anything remotely close.
gifts of pounding the pavement with -
Posted By: anywho
After several months of debating, I want to get out there and see if I can acheive my goal of trying to get accounts of my own. Does outdoes anyone have any cool ideas of little gifts to leave along with my cards at doctors offices? Thanks a bunch!
can't minimize InScribe or see images in e-mail -
Posted By: Rosey
Just like that while ago..I can't minimize InScribe. I can my other screens, just not IS. I can shrink it down with the mouse, but not the - (minus) button. Any idea what happened? Also, anyone know how I can view images sent it an e-mail. I just have a box with an X in the corner. I Googled it and tried what it said, still won't work, but it's also the same e-mail first sent, so maybe it won't work on those. I can't remember changing any settings, but did do updates. Anyone else have this problem...and fix it? Thanks.
digital phoneline with Lanier voice writer -
Posted By: Lisa
I recently had my unlimited long distance suspended because of the time I was putting in on the lanier voice writer. I as going to switch to digital through the cable company with a data line added for access to dial tone. Does anyone have any suggestions good or bad on the digital phone line used with the LAnier voicewriter. Please let me know.
Thank, Lisa
Are any of you who "edit" offshore work -
Posted By: disgusted MT
concerned that by doing this, you are helping yourself out of a job? What if these companies hire nothing but Indian transcriptionists because they are so cheap. Won't that put all of us out of jobs eventually? or am I just being dense. My company recently asked me if I would "edit" (aka "train"), and I refused.
Expander question.... -
Posted By: Olive Oyl
I use ShortHand and for the life of me I cannot remember how to bold a heading. I used to do and I know you do it from the Tags but I don't remember how you turn bold on and off. I thought you just chose control B but that sure doesn't work. Anyone out there willing to help a Shorthand idiot out with this prblem? Sure hope so...it's driving me bonkers!
what model/make battery backup do you use for computer? nm -
Posted By: LAMT
nm
MDI-FL -
Posted By: EmmaMT
Is MDI-FL the same company as "Medical Dictation Inc." out of Brooksville, FL? Also, do they offer independent contractor positions or only employee status? Looked on their website and didn't see anything about IC. Thanks!
XP Media SP3 download w/DocQscribe conflicts, help needed -
Posted By: MT8
Can someone please advise me on any issues they have had with Windows XP Media Service Pack 3 download with DocQscribe. I know of several MTs who could not work for days, after installing service pack 3, and tech support could not help them either. I have not downloaded this yet because of this issue and need information about this prior to downloading it. I was told their F command keys still do not work either. TIA
Should it be "life cycle management" or "lifecycle management"? -
Posted By: Marie
Having a debate at work.
EXText manual -
Posted By: Frustrated
Anybody know where to find an EXText manual to download? Previous posts with website addresses do not work.
Anyone who travels with a laptop? .... psm -
Posted By: PaulaD
I have ordered a laptop with a full-size keyboard. I would like to be able to take my work with me when I travel. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding a desk and making your workspace at least somewhat ergonomic in a hotel room?
Thanks!
Paula
POLL - Do you proof as you go or proof when finished? sm -
Posted By: AzMT
I proof after, but would love to proof during. I'm working on it. I'm curious as to what percentage of MTs proof as they go or proof at the end?
Thx for responding.
Keystrokes Definitions for EXText -
Posted By: Snow Bunny
Control A
Allows you to edit the copy (CC) list. We don’t use this usually in this capacity as the CCs are predetermined by the attending physician’s profile. However, if the dictating physician wants a physician added and you don’t know how to spell the name, you can Control A and enter the 1st letter of the last name plus a question mark i.e., A?. Al the physician’s with A as the beginning of the last name will come up. I use this quite often to confirm spelling of physician names.
Control B
Bold
Control C
Copy. You can highlight any text in any document and Control C to import it to a new document or duplicate it in an existing document.
Control F
Opens Word’s Find screen, which allows you to search the document for text, formatting, special characters, etc. You may also access Find and Replace from this screen.
Control G
This allows you to change the routing for the report, which has been set up by the profile. For example, when you leave a report for review, you would Control G and remove all the routing with the exception of Transcription Department. That would allow it to print only here and nowhere else until we have completed the report. Once you have printed the report with the new routing, the default routing reappears.
Control H
Puts a document on hold. If you were transcribing a report and could not quite understand the physician’s H&P, you can Control H and then search for another H&P by that same physician to review.
Control J
Brings the TES screen up. This comes in handy when you are typing a report, choose a date of transcription from the list of dates, and then find that the dictation is for another date. Control J will bring up the TES screen, you then place a ? mark in the visit box and all of the visit dates for that patient will be displayed. You can then select the correct visit date for which the physician is dictating.
Control N
Saves, spell checks, and distributes documents.
Control O
Opens a document that has been put on hold.
Control P
Pause session.
Control Q
Exits ExText without saving the document.
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Control R
Brings up any normals established for the client from which you may choose.
Control S
Search for a document.
Control T
Cancels document without saving it. Sends voice back to pool.
Control V
Pastes any copied material to where you want it to go.
Control W
Changes worktype. When the TES screen comes up as an H&P and the doctor begins his dictation by saying he is typing an OP or Consult, you can make the change on this screen. However, if the doctor does not say anything about the work type and you begin typing, and then realize that the H&P is actually a consult, then you can Control W and it will bring up a list of templates. You identify the one you want, click on it, and it will import it into your document. This will also change your footer to be the correct work type. Remember to delete the original template from the document you are typing.
Control X
Allows you to cut something from one place and place in another place. Unlike Control C, it does not duplicate the material, just moves the original.
What does VPN stand for? -
Posted By: dumb & dumber
What does it do?
What is your annual salary working at 8 cents per line? nm -
Posted By: New poll
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Mentoree made to feel DUMB -
Posted By: mentoree out here alone
I am so angry because I feel like the lady at this company I am mentoring with treats me like I am DUMB. I am new to this field but far from being DUMB. When I ask for clearity on something it is like her response is demeaning. I don't know if it is just me or it seems like there are people in this field that are just rude. I don't want to appear ungrateful for have the opportunity to have a company mentor me but I AM NOT DUMB!!!!!!!
I don't what to snap back at her in her emails for fear of losing the opportunity. Any advice?
Congressional bill re outsourcing -
Posted By: mtnMT
Upset about outsourcing? We can do something about it. Let your voice be heard in Washington. Thanks to post from NM in MME thread below.
http://www.rallycongress.com/support-for-h-r-427-nabopia/1585/support-h-r-427-notify-americans-before-outsourcing-personal-information/
To Gary from below (sm) -
Posted By: MT wanting editing
Are you using Dictaphone SpeechEXT or something else? Thinking about applying for an editing job due to carpal tunnel.
Rerecording - need help sm -
Posted By: Speedqueen
Client needs to rerecord some old micro cassettes. I have no idea where to send him, important stuff going to court. Any ideas for us? All help appreciated.
Work At-Home Scams -
Posted By: Heather
Sorry, I put this on the Biller and Coder Board by accident.
Has anybody clicked on the add that comes up on the top of this page from time to time that asks you if you want to make major money working part time at home. I clicked on it and it said something about Rebate Processor Positions. I figure it is another scam and I should not have clicked on it, but I am getting sick of making pennies per line for the past 10 years doing medical transcription and getting no where. Anyway, I was just curious if anybody knows anything about this potential scam??  Thanks!
Inscribe/auto Text -
Posted By: chinchilla
I would like to print out my expansions in Auto Text, Inscribe. I am needing to make changes and clean it up and for me it would be easier to make the changes on paper and then go and do the changes.
Any ideas?
POLL: board games vs online games -
Posted By: trying to change the subject
Do you prefer online games or board games? What are some of your favorites? I just learned how to play Pokeno--it was fun. I love Scrabble, Boggle, Bingo and UNO too. Word games are usually fun online too. Netives has a marbles game that is sooooo addictive. Just mindless passing away of the time......a little downtime is good now and then though.
looking for a computer -
Posted By: see message
new/used, windows XP, pentium III or ?, word 2002/2003, Stedman Speller. Helpful suggestions are appreciated. Thank you.
Unlimited long distance...I know this has been discussed before...but..sm -
Posted By: Worried!!
just received letter from AT&T informing me that I cannot use their unlimited plan for what I am using it for, and if I continue to do so, they will charge me a per minute rate and/or remove the service. I need to know where to go for an unlimited long distance package for transcription. Please post and let me know what you all use. Without unlimited, what the heck are we supposed to do? What does everyone else do? Any help and info would be appreciated. Thank you
Just 1 more tip for shorthand. Macros versus expanders. -
Posted By: Merry Christmas
Terminology is so important here. A macro is a function usually designed in the word processing program (Word, Word Perfect, etc.) and unless using the old DOS system, is usually used for making shortcuts for commands. It can be used for documents, but is a little cumbersome to do it.
Expanders are just that. They convert a series of Keystrokes into whatever has been defined for those keystrokes. It can be a word, phrase, sentence, even a whole document. But sometimes it can be a little slow if it is a long entry.
The easiest and fastest way I have found to insert my "normals" or "canned dictations", even those I made myself in either Word or Word Perfect is to use an import function. It is much easier to revise the normal, too, and easier to copy.
In Word, establish the file location where documents will be stored. I usually set mine to the name of the account I am working on (and change that data in the settings on Word - options/ file locations - when I change accounts.) I store all my normals, whether created by the hospital or by me, in that file. (By the way, I use a different shorthand dictionary for each account by using links.) I give the document a logical name, and then create an import link in Shorthand.
So, my account is Onion Hospital. My file location is set to C:onion. My document is a physical by Dr. Celery, which I named as celerypx. My Shorthand dictionary is onionhosp.
My command to retrieve this is:
{@KEYDOWN Alt}il{@PAUSE}{@KEYUP Alt}celerypx.doc{@KEY Enter}
When Dr. Celery dictates his hp, I get to the physical and type celerypx and the document is imported instantly.
This is even more helpful with op reports, where you have rather routine dictations for things like cataracts, foot surgeries, etc., and need to change from left or right or bilateral.
It is easier to copy the "normal" document and create one for each instance - left, right, or bilateral, that it is to pull up another command to search and replace the right, left, or bilateral, and change the verb tenses if it is bilateral.
So, Dr. Corn does a lot of cataract extractions. I have
corncatrt.doc
corncatlt.doc
corncatbil.doc (never heard of bilateral cataracts, but just an example).
My command in shorthand reflects each one.
{@KEYDOWN Alt}il{@PAUSE}{@KEYUP Alt}corncatrt.doc{@KEY Enter}
(It is also easier to see if I do have a canned report for a doctor in shorthand this way. I just pull up shorthand (Ctrl F10) and type corn in the screen. It will show me all the entries I have for Dr. Corn.
Random comment: No matter how much I SM -
Posted By: Pokey mom
hated a particular company, I would not go out of my way to upset workers for that said company. What point would that make?
Why upset former co-workers who might have shared samples, given you support, tried to make you feel better when you were down? I dislike my company, but not my wonderful co-workers. 
Error in Book of Style 2nd edition!? -
Posted By: exilesky
Hey! I just paid over $60 for this dang BOS (my new employer requires I have one), so I'm studying it diligently, and on page 297 they're referring to Salter-Harris fractures as "Slater-Harris". Thought I was going nuts, checked Stedman's and they say its Salter. Am worried there are other errors in it, and I won't know it! Do they publish their bloopers anywhere?
I'm not a member of AAMT (and probably never will be, I'm not a joiner), but I'm pretty doggone disgusted I just shelled out that kind of money for published errors, especially after reading repeatedly in the book how regular MTs aren't worthy of putting letters after their name unless they've been certified by the all-knowing AAMT! Guess I'd never pass their test since I'd say Salter-Harris instead of Slater!
Anyway, I feel ripped off, especially since all editors/employers act like the AAMT is holy like the pope! Thanks for listening to me vent!
Best way to find small MTSOs -
Posted By: Wondering
Does anyone know the best way to find small MTSOs? I have found that I would much rather work for the smaller ones than the nationals.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Does anyone have a contact # for Medword? They have awful customer service! -
Posted By: mtstudent
After contacting HomeEx I ordered the Absolute Experience tapes through them. I wrote under additional instruction to tell the delivery person "Do Not Knock!"
Today the postman bangs on my door and needs a signature confirmation. If he had those instructions he would have delivered it to the apartment office. If I had been working, I could have lost my job for the backroud noise!
I ordered a 3 CD set and in the enevelope there is only 1 CD and transcripts that do not match it.
The outside cover says Package 1 of 2. Why wouldn't they send 3 CDs and the transcripts in the same package? From the ad it is a "set" of 3 CDs. I go to the website to contact them and I need an invoice # to email them about a shipment! There is no original invoice or copy or anything in my package! I called the # on my package but it's HomeEx not Medword.
Does anyone have a contact #?
Anyone use Lanier? I am a new MT and need some advice/help, please. -
Posted By: Laura Marshall
I got hired on Monday and have a Lanier LX219-1 on the way that I bought through ebay to start working. It does not come with an owner's manual and I have been searching the boards and it looks like I need codes to do things..?..
Is this correct? That I need to know the codes? I know nothing about this machine other than the basic concept about how it works. It should arrive here by Friday and I am getting very nervous about not having a manual or any idea on how to run this. I have searched allover online for a manual.
Does anyone work on this type of machine or this actual one and can give me some advice? I feel like maybe I should have bought the one that was 4x pricier with the manual but I just didn't have the extra money.
Thanks for any help.
I have a technical question. On my toolbar when -
Posted By: Confused
I click on any of the categories (File, Edit, View, Tools or Help), instead of getting my dropdown menu I get a trasparent square. If I drage my mouse down, then the titles appear but you can see the screen under them. The same thing happens on Outlook Express. (I have Windows XP). The only one that shows the regular dropdown menus is Favorites. This just started today. Has anyone had a similar thing happen or know what to do about it? Thanks.
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