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Doctors, lawyers, judges for neighbors doesn't give a person class. - DUH

Posted By: There she goes again on 2007-05-20
In Reply to: No, not really dense, she said felt sorry for my neighbors. the ones who - Jennifer

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Maybe that ESL could give a class
on "Keeping Your Transcriptionist Happy"!
It doesn't always work that way though - some give but it doesn't come back like that nm
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If a person hasn't had a period in 13 years, doesn't that
My money is riding on the tumor theory posted below.
it doesn't just scare you it scares the person you're in bed with too!!!
My boyfriend had these episodes where he would be falling asleep and then get real tense and start breathing heavy and fast... and i'd try to wake him... and it would take minutes. okay probably seconds... but it felt like forever.

then he would say that he was trying to open his eyes and speak, but couldn't, and describes what you are describing, with a few differences. I looked it up and found sleep paralysis. It sounds very much like this...

it only happens every once in awhile to him, but I sure get so scared when it happens. sounds silly, but it is freaky to see him tense up and know something is happening that i can't stop!!
Doesn't give the dog a right to bite her??? It's a freakin animal.
It doesn't know right from wrong. Geez lady! Doesn't give it a right...lol whatever.
Get out when not working - exercise class, knitting group, book discussions, cooking class, library
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I disagree. I still have my class ring (class of 1985). It's tucked away in my jewelry...

box.  My fingers are too fat to wear it now, but it has sentimental value.  Mine was just a metal ring as well and it still looks great. 


I gave my class ring to a boyfriend back in the day and it wore it on his pinky.  Then he lost it on the beach at the local lake.  We ended up breaking up not too long after that and I thought I would never see my ring again.  Then one day I'm reading the local paper and there's an add that said "LORI -- did you lose your class ring at city lake?  Call... and describe the ring."  I called the number and described the ring and it was mine.  Thankfully I had had my full name inscribed inside the band of my class ring!  The guy that found it was this little old man who had a one of those metal detectors and he spent his retirement days scanning beaches, parks, etc for change and what other treasures he could find.  I couldn't thank him enough!  He wouldn't take any kind of reward for finding it.


Just thought I'd share my class ring story.  I feel that class rings, class keys (Do they still do that?), and yearbooks are such an important part of the high school years, but that's just me. 


Only long because of the judge, now some lawyers and others being interviewed
via the media are totally bashing this judge, saying he's basically making a fiasco out of something that should have taken a couple of hours. They all think he's a joke. I hope the judge is TiVo'ing this (and judging by his love for the cameras, he is...) so he'll get to see all that when he gets home! :)
the judges should know better . . .
WIth all the thousands of talented people out there, why do they put these kids through in the first place. It gets a lot of attention, right now on Fox news, Stephanie is on and what are they talking about? Sanjaya Jambalaya.
But as the judges keep saying,
this is a singing contest, not anything else. I guess they should have renamed the program so dummies out there would know it was for singing, not a good looking contest, oh forgot, that would leave Blake out also.
The judges themselves have said
that never before have there been so many outstanding performers than this time.
I would really hate seeing Allison being voted off.

I see Adam definitely more talented than Susan.

And Matt (and everybody!) is better looking and more charismatic than Susan.

She is such a 'Hausfrau' (housewife).

She reminds me of Hyracinth in 'Keeping up appearances'.

Hyacinth, no bad feelings, ok?!
Well, the judges spoke about him and
what they said is the absolute. He has no talent, just a b-bop type of pattern and that is certainly not singing but not to worry, he will be the next off. he has had his 15 minutes and that is where he will stay. I see no singing engagements in his future. After this idol and the group tour, he will be history as we say.
I'm with you.... and why in the world do the judges just love....sm
Marie Osmond? My gosh - just last week alone I could have danced better than she did and I am not a dancer at all!
The judges picked awful songs all the
way around last night, I thought. None of them were suited for the songs chosen for them & they were bad songs... And speaking of judges, I hope Cara or Kara is GONE next season. She gets on my last nerve.
They should take away public voting and go back to judges votes and they should
like 6 so then it's more fair. Randy calls it like it is, Paula can never say the truth is someone isn't very good, and Simon while I agree with him most of the time is rather vile.
Hey, have at it. If you want a lazy, apathetic, not affectionate, doesn't listen, doesn't make
can reach him!!! Let me know if you're interested.
A lot of people are so desperate for work that some will give you free bids and give you ideas while
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It doesn't make me mad but it doesn't sound intelligent either (sm)
I am sure if all of those people who were aborted were living, some would be good and some would be bad, in the same proportion as there is good to bad now. Your statement makes no sense. So somehow the babies who were aborted were meant to be aborted because they were bad seeds? Whatever. Sorry, that's just silly.
Are you a night person or a morning person?
Just curious . . .
Doctors don't always know
Unless there is a close proximity to eating a new food or being exposed to something unusual and then developing a rash, a lot of times it is impossible to determine what the culprit is. It could be anything from a new brand of cereal to someone's cologne where he works. They will only send him for allergy testing if he continues to have repeated problems.
Oh, but doctors are much
too important to see people for ear infections and sore throats, especially for just a copay, LOL.

For something routine yet urgent like that, I don't mind seeing an NP, but I don't like waiting 3 hours at an urgent care when I have strep throat with fever and chills.

And I want my medical professional trained in this country and speak English I can understand.

My current doctor is usually pretty good, but her office hours are short, closing at noon on Friday, but if I call her after that she will often call something in or advise after hours if she's on call.

But what is it about skin problems? I don't care if it's a PCP or a dermatologist, if you have a problem with itching or nonhealing wounds, I can't get any respect or real help. What's the problem?

I have many doctors who say is
instead of are. One more I hate--"This is a patient that" instead of who. We should all know that patient's are people unless you transcribe for a vet.--an libary
Why do doctors do this?

First they make you wait out in the lobby and then they make you wait in the examining room. I don't mind a wait as long as I can be in the lobby and talk/see people. I despise having to wait for a long time in the exam room. I get lonely.


I wish the nurses could time it so you only had to wait in the examination room 5-10 minutes.


i refused to go out with doctors
as i sure didn't want to be married to one...(didn't want that lifestyle) but wish you the best!
I know and have worked with several doctors
Actually as a Transcriptionist I was glad because so many times you'd get Dr. Smith (if they got married, then which one?)  Well, if they keep their maiden name or at least hyphenate it that made my life a lot easier.  I think it also may have something to do with the fact that if they are in practice, everything must be changed and imagine the expense?  Also if they are well known, they maybe do not want to jeopardize that.  As long as the couple is happy, and he is not offended, I think it is just fine.  Congratulations!  I would address the letter Drs. April Cox and Richard Grant.    JMO.  
I know!! Aren't there any other doctors? - LOL (sm)
It's our little half hour escape to fantasy land!
I know doctors don't always have the answers

I've been in the medical field since 1971.


I was just venting a little - we were so relieved it wasn't bedbugs, and we were hopeful that we would find the real cause and be able to eliminate it. It was kind of a let-down when we didn't.


As far as we know, my husband hasn't been exposed to anything unusual at home or on the job, and his food intake has been normal - nothing unusual.


The only thing we can think of is we moved into this house late last summer, so he did mow the grass a couple of times, but of course different things grow and bloom in the spring than in late summer and fall. He does generally have the usual allergies involving itching eyes, runny nose, sinus congestion, etc., but he has never had a reaction like this. He was a Boy Scout and went camping and hiking all the time, so I know he knows what poison ivy looks like! And it doesn't look like poison ivy rash.


Maybe somebody out there has had a similar experience and can help us - let me describe his symptoms. It usually starts out as a series of small red bumps that are in a fairly straight line. For example, in the crease of his right arm, there are about six little red bumps going straight down (proximal to distal) from the crease in a space of about 1.5 to 2 cm. There is another line, about 1 cm medial to that one, running up the arm (distal to proximal), about the same distance. When he scratches them (he tries not to, but sometimes you just gotta), they appear to turn into one big linear welt.


Any ideas? TIA. And many thanks to those who have been following our "saga".


I can't stand doctors like that who won't
listen. At least a colonoscopy is good for about 10-15 years, LOL.


The doctors told us our son was going to die.
That was my worst Thanksgiving ever. It was in 1986.
DEAR DOCTORS
It has come to my attention that you all have a severe god complex disorder. While you may think that you are amazing and immortal, that does not mean that I hang on every burp, fart, yawn, snort, sniffle, gag and chewing noise that comes out of your body.

I know you may not realize that there is a LIVING BREATHING person at the other end of your dictation, but there is. One who is extremely grossed out by your bodily functions.

Also, if you don't understand already, time is money for us. Every minute you spend umming and hmming and shuffling papers, is money we lose. Every minute you spend flirting with the nurse who has just walked in the room is equal to about 11 lines of dictation for us. So please, say what you have to say and HANG UP.

So lets review: before you come in to dictate from now on please eat, clear your throat, blow your nose, use the restroom, take some Bean-o, get your papers in order, close the door (preferably lock it so the nurse can't come in), and get your thoughts in order. Then pick up the phone.

Thanks!

Your MT
As far as I know, doctors are allowed to do this
in certain states, but they still need the approval of the nearest relatives.
They do this if somebody is terminally ill and the patient himself expresses the wish that their life should be ended.

She can always change doctors. You
do not have to see the one they send to consult or whatever. It is the patient's right to choose their doctor (of course, as long as they are in their insurance plan).
Doctors here are down playing it.

They are telling us it is no worse than any other flu you get. They also say the worst is over. However, my daughters Girl Scout trip they were supposed to take tomorrow still got cancelled as with a lot of UIL events.


Doctors do not always listen

I needed bilateral ear surgery (typmanoplasty and mastoidectomy) not too long ago. The physician left it up to me which ear to do first, depending on my pain and hearing. I chose the left due to the amount of pain and drainage.


I reported to the hospital (a very prestigious teaching hosptial - in US New and World Reports top 5) that morning and the OR consent form stated the wrong ear. It said the right, rather than the left.  I explained to the resident it was wrong and he proceeded to ARGUE with me, that I should just sign the consent form.  I finally asked to see my own surgeon prior to signing and he agreed with me and changed it and reversed the OR equipment etc.


In my case it would not have made much difference since I needed 2 surgeries any way.


But what about the older, scared, and confused patient with no family there?


Maybe the patient did state the prima donna physician did not listen. 


One of the main doctors I work for
goes into a lot of detail about the patient's complaint and even what they think might be wrong wtih them. He also mentions personal things like if going to college, recently had a death in the family, etc. Hopefully you have typed a few of those and you can tell her that some doctors really do listen. Good Luck!
Guns versus doctors

Doctors


   (A) The number of physicians in the U.S. is 700,000.


   (B) Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year are 120,000.


   (C) Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171.


Statistics courtesy of U.S. Dept of Health Human Services



Now think about this:



Guns


  (A) The number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000. (Yes, that's 80 million)


  (B) The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500.


  (C) The number of accidental deaths per gun owner .000188.



Statistics courtesy of FBI



So, statistically, doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners.


Remember, 'Guns don't kill people, doctors do.'



FACT: NOT EVERYONE HAS A GUN, BUT ALMOST EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST ONE DOCTOR.



Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban doctors before this gets completely out of hand!!!!!


Out of concern for the public at large, I withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear the shock would cause people to panic and seek medical attention!


the doctors overdosed him can't blame him if he
now refuses to take it!
We'll have to swap doctors
For unclear reasons, the accent that gives me trouble is a Hispanic one (and I lived in CA for 20 years, so it shouldn't!). When the family watched the movie Bend it Like Beckham, the kids had to get me to translate both the Britsh and Indian accents into American English so they could follow the story.
Doctors with attitudes and other issues

Just got back from the neurologist's office. This is a doctor I have seen now approximately 3 times. I try my best to furnish any and all reports I think necessary for a physician either prior to seeing them for a particular issue or when I see them such as recent MRIs, lab tests, office notes and the like from another physician's office that I think might be pertinent to why I am seeing the present doctor. 


Have foot issues (along with a couple other things) but 2 weeks ago I called 2 different podiatrists offices where I have recently been asking that they fax (given number) office notes to the neurologist. Both offices I had visited for the same exact foot issues, no diagnosis and no help. The neurologist did not have the information requested from the 2 other offices this morning, 2 weeks later. When I told him had lots to talk about he said well start. I did and then he told me I was supposed to have told all that information to the person who took my blood pressure, checked my reflexes and so on. Well, not a mind reader here and I told him had the other offices done as requested, then maybe he would have some information before him to go by.


Why, why are people not doing their jobs? It has nothing to do with the economy (this was happening at least 5 years ago when the economy better) but people are so slack now days it just ticks me off. Blowing smoke out ears as I write this.


Most doctors I know prefer women that are open....sm
and not trying to act like someone they aren't. Just treat him like a regular person and hopefully you'll have a great time.
Doctors who spell out simple words,

and leave you hang out to dry on the most obscure term or referring physician spelling if it is an odd name.  I'll be darn though, they will spell out "the" t-h-e, p-a-t-i-e-n-t, but never the hard stuff... . ?????  I wonder why?  People using cell phones when they are driving and not paying attention.  People that pull out in front of you, and then go 5 mph.  I hate it when the grocery bagger puts all the soap products in with my meat or food goods!  Great, now the roast smells like Dove Cucumber and Melon bar soap?  Hubby is going to think this is delicious!!!!!  UUGGHH! 


Seek another opinion - alot of doctors are
hysterectomy-happy.  I've typed many reports where women had hysterectomies "just in case."  Seek another opinion or even two more opinions. 
We need DOCTORS in charge of our health care,
!
I don't understand the ethics of the doctors involved
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She should check with her doctors, there are other meds that might not cause diarrhea.
Such as Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, or Nexium. (The GI doctors I work for say that any of these should be taken one hour before breakfast.)
Or Zegerid can be taken at bedtime. H2 blockers such as Tagamet, Pepcid, or Zantac also might help, they can be taken at bedtime. Her doctor or a pharmacist would be able to tell her if there's a problem with any of these while taking tamoxifen.

Also, it's important to eat the last meal of the day early and not lie down for at least a few hours after eating.

She could elevate the head of the bed (just putting more pillows there doesn't help) or get a wedge mattress or possibly one of those wedges to put under her pillow(s).
Disregard the ' in doctors ... whoops. No Message
Need an autopilot tuneup.
Many doctors are blatantly, proudly prejudiced against TG people
I have spoken to transgendered people who have been refused treatment for even a common cold (and other health issues which have NOTHING to do with gender) from physicians.  Some doctors will only, and then reluctantly, touch a transgendered person if they are in a life threatening situation; then discharge them the second their life is no longer in danger and tell them to seek followup treatment elsewhere and not to come back.  So much for the hippocratic oath.
A-HA!! Now I remember. The plot thickens. I guess there are no other doctors in the world (LOL)
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I am sure when the clients get professionally transcribed reports and the doctors find our
reports accurate nobody is thinking of pajamas or sweats. The home environment just allows us to be a little more relaxed and take showers, etc. on our own schedule. What in the world does that do to undermine what we know and do?  As far as what others think of our job in a home environment walk a mile in our shoes, or slippers, whatever the case may be.
It probably varies from person to person (sm)

With me, first child I was out of the bed seriously within 5 minutes of having him.  I didn't tear or have to be cut, he was 7 pounds, 3 ounces.  The doctor did some type of vaginal massage on me though while I was in labor and that was supposed to help loosen the vaginal wall?


Second child, same experience.  She was 8 pounds, 1 ounce and within 5 minutes of having her, while they took her to the nursery to get cleaned up and all, I walked downstairs with my husband to the cafeteria to get a drink and stretch my legs.  I had already put my regular clothes back on as well.  My doctor who delivered her was walking in my room as I was walking in and he was stunned a second and said he thought I was a visitor, LOL, not the patient.


I don't think you have to have bed rest in normal cases.  With my son I went home within 24 hours with him and with my daughter we went home in only 20 hours.


I wish I had more neighbors like you!...sm
You obviously have a good heart and good intentions. I'm also a sort of paranoid person but not to things like that. Every year, I mail Christmas cards to our families and only get a few. DH's family doesn't ever send out cards. I always say I'm done doing cards, but then what would that prove? That is me and I won't change me. I want my kids to grow up and do the same. Don't change. And I also believe in karma!