Ask for samples. It really helps to see what they are saying. sm
Posted By: jj on 2007-02-20
In Reply to: Difficult dictators given with only 3 wks job experience in anything and everything! - Young One
Most ESLs say the same things the same way, over and over. You just need to see what they are saying. Then you get it.
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MY samples
I am the poster accused of holding MY normals hostage. Cleaned off the sample and just left in headings. And this was a sample with a table in it and I omitted that even. Then I sent the doc. But again, all they had to do was make a copy of a done job and that would have been the end of it. The only thing, I don't think this person was ever smart enough to figure that out. lol.
You need samples
of the work or offer to a do a trial for a week so you can get an idea of what a page contains and average it out.
I charge my NJ client $3/page but first did a one-week trial and gave my estimate based on that. They also claimed they had local transcriptionists willing to do it for $2. I did not drop my rate, and they went with me anyway. Just thought I'd share that to prove you can charge a higher rate and still get the account. ;D
samples, samples, samples. That is sm
the way she will learn what her dictators are saying. Surely they have some available to her?
Samples
Go to www.mtdaily.com. They have samples of a lot of reports done by transcriptionists. The job board, classifieds, and samples are free services.
report samples
Does anyone know of a web site with surgical report samples and EMG reports? I've searched google for hours and can only find informartion ABOUT them, not actual reports....
Thanks for ANY help!
seeing samples like that just makes
you realize just how valued and appreciated you are by the nationals and AMMT who believe offshoring is good for the industry, doesn't it??? NOT!!
Can you ask your supervisor for samples of
the ESL doctors' other reports? This will help you can get a handle on what they say frequently.
You have a great attitude. Remember if you can transcribe ESLs, you can transcribe anything. Good luck!
Definitely agree with getting samples. Get
lots of them. They'll save you a lot of time.
For me, I'll listen to a word a couple of times and if I can't understand it, I leave a blank and finish out the rest of the report. Then, I go back to the blank and re-listen again and if I can't for the life of me figure out what the dictator is trying to say at all then I go ahead and leave the blank.
I use Google also. I'll type in the phrase after the blank or before the blank in case something comes up that looks familiar or sounds right.
And lastly, I also stop and walk away for a second from my PC just to clear my head and re-listen again and sometimes just doing that helps.
Good luck! If you can conquer those dreaded ESLs you can conquer anything.
Ask for samples of work...nm
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You must get samples of their reports so you can see what they are saying. sm
Most ESLs say the same thing, in the same way, over and over. If English is difficult for them, then they learn a way to say something, and always say it that way. Good luck.
I believe MT Desk has samples.
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Can't you get any samples from your doc? Eyes are
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dictation samples
I sent you an email with some info.
Samples? It depends. sm
Sometimes you'll get a large set of sample reports for various physicians. Sometimes you have access to prior reports in the system (which, I have always felt, is a bit dangerous, as far too many times I've seen errors carried over from report to report on a difficult dictator simply because people pulled their samples/canned text from earlier reports that contained mistakes).
Usually, though, when starting out and you have no samples for a particular dictator you just do what you can with him/her then request a corrected copy (or sample) from QA ... that's what I have done, anyway, when I've come across a particularly challenging dictator.
Good luck.
MT Desk also has samples.
nm
I'm afraid the deodorant samples were not a gag...
tho I wanted to gag after opening the box! Yes, that could be true about wanting others (strangers) around since our parents died - I suppose it IS easier emotionally, in a way. Its like being at an office party.
Does anyone know where I can find samples of brochures for....SM
business proposals? I paid to be a member on another MT website, so I can find that information out, but no one has emailed me or responded to any of my posts regarding this question. I am trying to put together a brochure, so I can hand out to the local clinics in my area. I thought I saw a thread somewhere, but I can't remember if it was here or on the other MT website. If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks. 
What aggravates me are normals and samples
full of obvious typos and stylistic issues that we MTs get dinged for. In fact, I remember having a normal op at one place that had a made-up instrument name in it. It kept coming up on the spell check. Took me months to finally find the proper name.
I've come to expect sloppy and/or poorly written emails from managers and admin staff otherwise.
terminology test samples
I have been searching and searching and searching google, etc. to find a written terminology test to hire two inhouse transcriptionists that I will be interviewing this week. Everyone who comes in the door says they "know" transcription and they "have lots of experience" on their resume, but I find out they don't "know" transcription. I need a test that is pretty broad, that is written, and that is FREE. I can test them on digital physicians, but would really like you see how they handle a terminology test too. Been on internet for two hours now to no avail. Can someone help me? I am only interviewing for inhouse positions (2), so don't everyone flood me with requests for jobs....only inhouse.....only in Southern Indiana. Please? Thanks for your help!!!
Thank you for the IC contract samples! Looks great. : )
I had an MTSO send samples
and had spelling errors.... And she is correcting my work? Puleeze!!! I have 20 years of experience as well and do just fine with my own account making a heck of a lot more than what an MTSO will pay, so it is no sweat off my back to dump the picky ones who are not even right themselves. Their loss not mine!
Ask you acct for samples to look at. And get the Dorland's
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Can your employer furnish any samples? SM
They will be really hard to do asking online.
There are sites with operative report samples, that may provide some help. Just google.
Not sure if there are any of that on this, but you can check out. Seen some radiology samples in the
See link.
http://medicaltranscriptionwordhelp.googlepages.com/operativesamplereports
A nice site for ops and other samples
This one has quite a number of good samples and it loads quite quick too. See link below.
Here's another good resource for op samples
Lots of useful samples in there.
http://medicaltranscriptionwordhelp.googlepages.com/operativesamplereports
I found some on mtdaily.com/mt1/samples.html nm
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I know you might be apprehensive to call the office and ask for samples, but (sm)
perhaps you could just call the OM and say you'd like to have a couple of past reports so you can make sure to keep the formatting consistent. I don't think they'd mind either way, but if you approach it as though you're actually doing them a favor (by attempting to "keep the formatting consistent"), then it might be easier for you to do.
I sell Avon, have the samples, and haven't even tried it yet!
Master of none! LOL!
Ortho progress note samples
Does anyone know where I could get samples of ortho progress notes?
TIA
Free dictation samples site
http://www.mt-stuff.com/sample_reports.html
Can't assume samples are correct! Always proofread everything. nm
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Softext MT CD of Operative Report Samples
Has anyone heard anything about this CD? I found it on ebay. It has over 1000 multispecialty operative sample reports. It's called: Softext Medical Transcription CD of Report Samples. eBay Listing: 180302333955.
Sounds like it could be a really good reference. Just wondering.
MT
Get samples of the doc's work, if you can, and make each doc's op into a shortcut/abbrvn. The
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anyone know where to find samples of flyers to start your own business?
I want to make my own and would like to look at how a few are formatted. Thx.
Wow, just noticed a load of OR samples also...pretty neat.
http://www.mtdesk.com/frame.php?frame=resources
Ask for samples, make some templates, and Go! You're blessed to have this
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Does anyone know of a site that offers Free dictation samples? n/m
Thanks.
not sure about Neer procedure, but this is a great site for samples...
http://www.mtsamples.com/index.asp
-----I have not personally checked all the reports here but the site seems reliable...
Did you try to Google Neer procedure/impingement, etc?
Get samples. Proof your work. Have back up equipment. Meet TAT.
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How long would you say it takes to get a decent grip on them. I do have samples already I have read
over and they arent hard but I havent heard the voices yet.
Or ask for samples of the doc's work if they're hard to understand. GI terms are
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I am looking for samples of podiatry notes typed in SOAP format. sm
I have a potential client who would like to see some samples typed up and then let him know how much that report would cost. I charge by the line, and this is something that he is not familar with. Would appreciate about 3 or 4 reports, hopefully one of them being lengthy. TIA
I totally agree with you. Even samples passed out by the MT trainer were full of errors
and some were her own creations that she used every day! I could not believe it.
OJ is what helps me
I think it is the sugar in the juice because no one tells you that smoking digests food quicker (read that somewhere) so it will take longer for a person who stopped smoking to feel better after eating... So when I feel low I drink some juice... hope this helps
Thank you so much - yes that helps! nm
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If this helps,
My Stedman's spell check accepts antiinflammatory. I read somewhere that we are we are not supposed to hyphenate unless the nonhyphenated word form is another separate word. I do not remember the examples they gave, but it did make sense.
What helps me...
I know it's a long list, but I have it hanging right next to my computer, and I review it every day, especially if I'm having an especially tough one.
The most destructive habit ..................... Worry
The greatest joy .................................... Giving
The greatest loss ................................... Loss of Self-Respect
The most satisfying work ......................... Helping Others
The ugliest personality trait ...................... Selfishness
The most endangered trait ........................ Dedicated Leaders
Our greatest natural resource .................... Our Youth
The greatest "shot in the arm"..................... Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome ............... Fear
The most effective sleeping pill .................... Peace of Mind
The most crippling failure disease ................ Excuses
The most powerful force in life ...................... Love
The most dangerous pariah .......................... A Gossiper
The world's most incredible computer ............ The Brain
The worst thing to be without ........................ Hope
The deadliest weapon .................................. The Tongue
The two most power-filled words .................... "I Can"
The greatest asset ........................................ Faith
The most worthless emotion ........................... Self Pity
The most beautiful attire .................................. A SMILE
The most prized possession ............................ Integrity
The most powerful channel of communication ...... Prayer
The most contagious spirit .................................. Enthusiasm
see if this helps you
http://health-information.advanceweb.com/common/editorial/editorial.aspx?CC=63718
Yes, that helps, thanks.
Not sure if this helps
Perhaps they gave you a generic contract or info sheet, you need to ask if you are to print and return or send back and they print. Also call in services charge per minute of dictation anywhere from 0.18 to 0.10 per minute of dictation. So more than how many lines, you need to know minute as if they are stuttering a lot or going through a chart and not dictating you will be charged for the minutes that they use whether dictating or not. What city/state are you in, will you be contracting out, and again find out if you have to print or they print. Sometimes the contracts that they send our are generic and do not specify which services you will be providing and you need to clarify that. So you need to ask a few more questions, also see if they deduct or penalize if you do not meet your TAT. But without know the above, to me it would be like throwing a dart at a dart board trying to make a bullseye.
Patti
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