coag = coagulate
coags = coagulates (add s)
coagd = coagulated (add d)
coagg = coagulating (add g)
coagy = coagulopathy (add y)
coagj = coagulation (add j)
(use J for tion)

apx = approximate
apxd = approximated
apxg = approximating
apxs = approximates
apxj = approximation
apxy = approximately

The possibilities are endless.

Also, enter words you frequently misspell:

berast = breast
teh = the

add mixed case words:
tricor = TriCor

add dosages:
q3hprn = q.3 h. p.r.n.

http://www.mt-stuff.com/freebies.html (MT-Stuff is an MTStars sponsor)

This website is a good one for us newbies. I found it during school this year. I also use the express scribe for practice files. The freebie page lists several free downloads.

[ "Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't."

mt needs assistance - Posted By: c phone information

I have worked with just about every type of platform, and never with a c-phone. New account is now working with this, and I would like a leg up on any training they may offer - This is a personal and private account, so not sure how good their training or information will be lol - can someone email me some basic information on the use of the c-phone? I will surely be so appreaciative.

Outlook express problem solved - sm - Posted By: sammypot

Had a problem deleting a huge outgoing email. Posted here and many good suggestions came in. However, when I Googled I found www.ITtoolbox, a place to go for technical help.

I was able to finally delete that pesky outgoing email of mine with their help. You may want to keep this site in mind for help if ever you need to.

Thank you all.

Has anyone gone on medical leave of absence? - Posted By: Physician recommending it.

I work for a national, been there for 4 years. I am having a very difficult time due to my medical condition, change in account and 6 weeks of 100% QA and am having trouble concentrating on work. I am a mess, honestly. Doctor says a 30-day leave of absence to get myself together is recommended before I get fired.

Will my job be there when I am ready to return?

Question - Posted By: Tam

Question - I am a salaried transcription and do not get paid by the line. I have been asked to do other duties other than transcription. I have been asked to do a billing grid in Excel everyday, which includes patient's name and the follow-up level for each patient. I do not mind doing this for the doctor, but I am constantly getting phone calls from the billing dept asking questions about this billing grid, which takes time away from transcription.

If I am salaried emp should I do other work other than transcription? Confused!

ASR is NUTS - LOL! - Posted By: Dubious MT

The patient recently returned back to her vulvar area, where she and her husband live with their 3 children and 2 dogs.

Must be kinda crowded in there....

anyone know the deadlines for the W2s/1099s to be mailed out by? nm - Posted By: LMT

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Went missing - Posted By: Dawn

Does it bother anyone else that TV shows, news reporters and newspapers are saying "He went missing last week..." Shouldn't it be "He has been missing since last week...?" I've asked friends and family, but they don't notice. I figure transcriptionists are more aware of grammar than regular people. It makes me crazy when they talk about someone "going missing." They're not going anywhere, they're just plain missing!!

Goldbird see message - Posted By: quietmoods

Why does this happen so often?

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Although I don't post questions or responses very often, it gets really frustrating and it seems at least every other time I try to post something this happens. What causes it and how can it be stopped?

price range per line to do your own account...sm - Posted By: curious

I have a friend who is contemplating starting her own accounts. She is questionable as to what is charged per line? Is 15 cpl reasonable? Do any of you know what the big companies charge per line?

I need another MT to help me out when I need it. - Posted By: Erin

Will someone like to answer my questions, when I need your help? I need someone who has more experience than me with certain things. Would anybody me willing to give me their phone number, so I can call you when I have a question?

Thanks,

Erin

Anybody out there taken any of the new diet pills with - Posted By: HOODIA? sm

Just curious if any of these work or if they are a scam like most others. If anyone has taken any pills that work let me know. (I know they are not good for you)

IC - taking out taxes? - Posted By: Sara Bowers

How much taxes do you have to take out if you are working as an IC and do you have to file quarterly? This is for the state of Florida. Does anyone know.....

Does anyone know how to put Outlook Express emails over to Outlook so they can be backed up to CD? - Posted By: nm. TIA

nm

TV commercials - Posted By: Aunt Lou

For a Friday laugh (we've earned it) has anybody seen the commercial where 2 people are in a rowboat, spring a leak, and she plugs the hole up with a Tampax?!! OMG

Has anyone used Sun Rocket VOIP? If so, how is the voice quality and service? nm - Posted By: Mary

IC status question. (sm) - Posted By: me

I started working with another company as an independent contractor, but was told I had to work X number of hours and to chose those. I chose and am required to comply with that schedule.

Is this correct or is an independent contractor not required to follow a set schedule?

Foot pedal problem - Posted By: Shawn

Help!

I had some computer work done recently and now I cannot use my foot pedal to listen to the dictation. This was fixed once by my IT department, however, I will get a faster response from you than them.

Can someone give me instructions on where to look in my computer? I really appreciate the help. Thanks!

Why do companies have MT of the Month, etc. If you - Posted By: want to reward me, give me a Visa gift card. nm

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Any suggestions on a keyboard that will help you speed up? nm - Posted By: Kim

pay - Posted By: valerievalerie

How much do hospitals or clients pay per line to transcription companies?

Thanks.

Valerie

Do you think we will have pandemic due to avian virus? What is your opinion?(nm) - Posted By: Wondering MT

Crazy question... does Express Scribe actually convert audio to text? Sounds too good to be true.. - Posted By: MTToo

It does state this on their web site. I was curious if anyone has used this option, and if so, does it really work?

Thanks again~

Tests! - Posted By: MM

Anyone testing/tested with Transolutions? Why is it that the first of four transcription tests are easy breezy? The remaining tests have me backed in a corner. If/when I actually get a job, I hope the transmission is better.

spell checkers - Posted By: suedmt

I just got a new system, vista. What spell checker are you using with Vista. At work I have Spellex on xp, but i was wondering if there was something better, steadmans??? any opinions.

Thanks

Quick Look Drug Book 2007 (sm) - Posted By: Deb

CD version. Does anyone have this and like it? I have the 2005 version, and could not see much difference in the 2006 QLDB. Any comments appreciated.

How long should it take to type a 36 minute dictated report? - Posted By: Gina

I was just wondering as I talked to a woman that said it took her a really long time to type this report the other day.. I have never actually timed myself, but thought I'd see what you all thought or what it really should take to do a report that length?

Need a good recipe for home brew flea dip - Posted By: please

I have a shih-tsu and 120 pound lab/blue tick hound. Needless to say, Savannah would cost me an arm and a leg with conventional dips. If anyone knows of a good home brew I would surely appreciate it.

Does anyone know a good lawyer? - Posted By: MTSO

I am faced with my clients demanding I use the "AAMT" line count which is characters divided by 65. This cuts my income by 33% from my usual gross line. They came right out and said AAMT line. Even though AAMt has disavowed this, they put the seed in the minds of the powers that be and I want compensation from those who did me wrong. Please let me know if anyone knows of a good lawyer. TIA.

Bose headphone Quiet Comfort 2 or 3 better? - Posted By: mtkt

Anyone tried both and have a preference? Any positives or negatives (besides the outrageous price?) I bought the Quiet Comfort 2 in the store after trying the demo model of the QC 3. I thought the over the ear would be better for blocking noise, but I am not certain they are as good as the QC3 (on the ear). I just want a pair of headphones that will block out my kids being home this summer, as I have to work in the dinning room corner and I hear everything. Might try a different brand/model all together because for 300-350 dollars I am not the Bose are worth it. Thanks for your input!

Testing for Jobs - Posted By: NewbieMT

I'm finishing up my transcription certificate at a local college and I've been testing for jobs. I've lost count of the jobs I've been turned down on because of the transcription part of the testing. I'm following the BOS and I'm pretty confused. Would it be inappropriate to ask these companies what my errors are?

Anyone else notice the trend. - Posted By: WanderingMT

I'm just amazed when I look at the Job Seeker's board and every job has at least 400 or even up to 1000 views. Are that may people really looking for jobs. I think most of us are just not happy where we are and are always looking for greener pastures, but what I am finding..there aren't any..This professional has gone way down. Between the line rate and less-than-average benefits, why do we want to waste our times with the frustration. At this point, I think I can make more at Star Bucks and I hear they offer great benefits including medical insurance. I'd rather make a latte than put up with this stress...At least, those customers are appreciative of their coffee!!!

If your MTSO bounces checks or pays late - Posted By: post the name of the company here

along with facts to back up your statement. If an MTSO bounces checks or pays late, we all need to know who they are. There are no rules that say we cannot list the name of a company.

There is absolutely no excuse for MTSOs who jip us out of our hard earned money. Because we work from home it's much easier for them to do this to us. In most cases we live in an entirely different state. I'm sick of this crap. I'm sick of the run around, the delays and excuses. There is no excuse.

anyone ever hear of a place called... - Posted By: k

Type4Cash.com? If not go to website and maybe someone can help me figure out if it is scam

Followup poll regarding bifocals....SM - Posted By: Presbyopia

It just so happens that I went to the eye doc last month, and he recommended bifocals! Yikes! (I'm 44.) I was leery of the progressive bifocals (and their cost) so I ordered some old-fashioned lined bifocals. I have to wait 10 days for them (obviously not Lenscrafters) so I'm really curious how I'll do.

Bifocal people, what kind do you have, and do you like them?

PERSONAL ATTACKS (SM) - Posted By: Goldbird (Moderator)

Cut it out with the personal attacks. If you don't like the subject matter, skip it. Banning is the next step. I'm tired of deleting unnecessary, ugly posts.

Goldbird

is this the norm ? - Posted By: MT-NY

I began p/t IC work for a local MT company and they're driving me crazy. THey look at every single word I type and send me HARD COPIES in the mail of my corrections, format changes, etc.

I have 15 years of MT experience - so this is crazy! It's all illegible - and I'm starting to go crazy! They pointed out "40mg" instead of "40 mg" ... all little stuff like that. Is this what I'll have to look forward to ? Thanks, MT-NY

After we donate (I just did) how do we "pull from the bag"? Sounds fun AND for a great cause! - Posted By: MI in Novi

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How about Scrubs? - Posted By: I can't figure out when/if the new season start

I keep seeing it advertised on a couple of other stations other than NBC. I'm thinking they are reruns though. I really enjoyed that show. Even after going to their website I am confused about when/where to watch it and if they are new episodes or not. Anyone have a clue?

Grey's Anatomy is the Best!!! - Posted By: Big Fan

LOVE IT!!!

Gateway lap top question - Posted By: ER MT

I bought my son a Gateway laptop three weeks ago to take to college. He has already seen the "blue screen of death" and has barely used it. Because I am computer illiterate and I know some of you are much more informed about these things, is this a MAJOR problem, i.e. take it back and get a completely different brand or is this something I can easily get fixed?

Thanks for your help!

Can anyone tell me what the name of the free SM - Posted By: Chickadee

wav player is? I think it is E something or the other.

Thanks for your help.

Chickadee

MTSO at crossroad. sm - Posted By: Hopeful

I have been in business since 1995. When I started, it wasn't such a challenge to get clients, a few of whom I have to this day. Since moving to another area, I have had a hard time getting work. I send out flyers, put myself in the yellow pages, etc.

I did get a few accounts here and there, which I would be told was permanent, but they were actually looking to get caught up. Once that happened and they were finally honest about it, they let me go - along with the MTs I obtained. I only have enough work for myself now, and I want to grow my business to the level it was in the past.

I'm at a crossroad. Don't know if I should continue to search for clients or let my business go and try something else. I've been doing it for so long. I don't know what I can do at this stage of my life - but I love the MT field. No matter what I do, I can't get clients.

Has anyone else been in this position?

How many MTs have a completed Bachelor's or higher currently? - Posted By: Amy

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computer/monitor question - Posted By: l

I would like to switch out my CRT monitor for a flat screen LCD monitor, any advice? My hard drive works fine, just looking to clear up some space on my desk, and be a little kinder to my eyes. Will I need to get any special adapters? I do not want to purchase anything that is not a necessity. TIA

How do you order movies from Direct TV? - Posted By: movie lover

I'm a fairly new subscriber to Direct TV and up until now when we wanted to watch a movie, we would just go to the video store and rent one. I know Direct TV lets you order those movies from them and they put it on your bill and you get to watch the movie when you want to. Do any of you do this and do you find it more convenient/more expensive? Also, do you have to have a phone line to do this? Exactly how does it work? Thank you for the info and feeling a little dumb having to ask!

Holiday Pay - Posted By: Hazel

I recently began working for a service who only pays for a holiday IF you work that day (compensation of 10 cpl). However, if you don't work that day, you don't get paid. I am full time with all full-time benefits. I realize production pay is entirely different than hourly, but is this common for most transcription companies? I'm an old transcriptionist, but new to the ways of production pay. Thanks for any input!

Anyone ever heard of WebChartMD - Posted By: Terry

Anyone ever heard of WebChartMD

Do your docs talk 2U? - Posted By: kyradmt

I have one doctor who, when she wants to correct something or other always says "This is an aside to the typist." ARGH. I feel like I'm in a Shakespeare play or something - don't those have a lot of "asides"? I always want to scream at her "Don't you know I'm not a TYPIST?? I'M A MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST, DAMN IT!!!!" Of course she's 80 or something so I shall forever be "the typist" to her.

I have a resident who always says "For transcriptionist, would you...." to get my attention - but when he was new I thought he was saying "Poor transcriptionist..." I always nodded my head in sad agreement until I realized what he was actually saying....

And then there's the doc who loves to complain about his job to me, sometimes in great detail - "Here I sit, waiting for some x-rays to come in so I can make a buck" and "I cannot believe this hospital."

They crack me up!

Physical Therapy - Posted By: Lisa DeBoer

I have a physical therapist interested in me doing his transcription. It is a small office, they only work about 3 days a week, and I was wondering what to charge him per line? I currently work for an eye dr. making .11 a line and a service for .09. I may have to travel once a week to pick up tapes?(hope not) Any feedback is appreciated.