Either online or hardcopy anatomy reference, like Gray's. (nm)
Posted By: me on 2008-05-08
In Reply to: Any op report MT pros out there? (sm) - Ops
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I'd send you my hardcopy books, but here's an online reference.
http://www.grammarbook.com/notgrandmasgrammar.asp
The site states that it's only in recent times that the quotation marks come outside the period, essentially because people are too lazy to follow the "proper" rules. I'm no old lady, but I was taught not to be lazy just because the rest of the world refuses to follow the rules.
Gray's Anatomy
I have not watched it yet, I did tape it. I will watch tonight. I understand, I am totally addicted to that show. I never want it to end!
Benchmark KB online reference
Hello - I was wondering if anyone has purchased the online membership for BenchMark KB. You pay a yearly subscription of $199 and you get a combined online search portal with the Stedman's word books and dictionary, Quick Look Drug Book, physician database, Book of Style, and more. I would love to have all of this at my fingertips, but I am wondering if it's worth the $200/year.
Any reviews?
Reference for Op reports, anyone know of any good online ones??
Having a tough time with Ops - does anyone know of some good reference sites to refer to?
Good anatomy book is "Gray's Anatomy" (Running Press), soft cover, and inexpensive
Is it gray highlighting or is the text actually gray?
The highlighting would mean that the text is in a field and that doesn't print, it just shows on your screen. You can turn that display off Tools.
BOS e-book versus hardcopy. Advice please!..sm
After looking for online references of BOS, I stumbled upon the AHDI web site where the ebook can be downloaded for $30 compared to $70 for the hardcopy.
As per my original post, I am testing so of course the ebook is really my only option right now. However, I was hoping to get some opinions from any MTs that have downloaded it. Anyone know how it compares to the book? It has to be easier to read. I have seen the book and it's a nightmare. I'd appreciate some insight before I take the plunge possibly tossing $30 away. TIA!
You can Ctrl-F/search an ebook, but not a hardcopy, so
I actually use my ebook more than my hardcopy for that reason.
Bare Minerals IS available at ULTA online,Sephora online...(sm)
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To go with your powder I recommend the "pump brush" offered at some of the cosmetic online stores. You fill the handle with your powder mixture (I mix two different powders, changing it up or down according to how much sun I've been getting) and the pump brush will distribute some to the bristles, tap and have at it! This is great for carrying it with you to minimize the loss into the lining of your handbag!
I cannot recommend Bare Minerals enough. I used to be a MAC convert, and have tried everything from Chanel to Maybelline--this product does not disappoint.
No, its gray
No, the text is actually gray and shows up when it is printed. I'm starting to think it is the autotext for some reason I can't figure out so I guess I'll get an Expander when I can afford it.
Oh, my, now it' a pic of a gray-haired man
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DAVID GRAY and tiramisu.
I exercise my gray matter more than most..sm
so I believe it's from having TOO MUCH ON YOUR PLATE.....*l* - really, more responsibilities, more things to remember......all that stuff.....so who would remember typing the report.
What's great is....if someone down the road ASKED you about that certain report(s), MQ, QA, or an MD's office....you'd most certainly remember it......*LOL*
So, it's only the short-term memory that is affected FIRST *l* - that and the eyes.......first to go *rofl*
sigh...another report to add gray to the head
Doing a psych eval on a patient I really got caught up in, one of those sad cases that can get to you, feelingbad for the family, traumatic brain injury after an MVA, 23 with 1 yr old twins....has not been the same since, hence needed a psych consult on admission. IF I typed this phrase once I typed it 20 times "patient very highly distressed and anxious"....well so was I by the time I spend 45 minutes for 68 lines...nope, not ESL, but all American good ol boy, must have had a beard, can't figure out what the static & noise was, but noticed when he blew my ear drums out it was there,,,when he strained them, it was'nt..not sure why he felt he had to whisper on parts then break the sound barrier on others anyway...signed off before another one of HIS reports..geez!
I used to have a cat named Dorothy too. She was gray and white.
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GRAY TYPE MAKING ME BLUE
A gray type keeps showing up on documents I type in word. If I highlight the whole document the font and style boxes in the toolbar will say the same font and style for the whole document but there is still a gray text here and there. I think it might somehow be in an autotext I use. I even remove all formatting when I am done and then reformat it but it will still show up occasionally after that. It is driving me nuts. Has anyone ever heard of a glitch like this? I could try not using any autotext but I would lose way too much time.
That's not her problem. Gray text is "here and there."
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Loreal will cover the gray. Try an ash blonde shade. SM
That is what I do and when my white starts growing in at the sides, it blends in nicely. Looks like highlights.
Professional color looks amazing, but costs a fortune. You can do it yourself, but don't use the inexpensive brands, stick to the better ones. They will cover the white.
My gray talks like crazy. People on the phone will often ask who is there with me.
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yes, hair can turn prematurely gray from stress
I hate days like that - when every dictator is bad (and when half the reports maybe get sent to QA). Bless your heart for the struggle!!!
Mostly anatomy
It helps to remember that most of what they dictate is anatomy, and those terms change a lot less than other terminology. However, an anatomical transcription blunder is probably the dumbest kind!
You have to know your anatomy very well, as it (sm)
takes you all over the body as you do Rad. reports. Plus it seems they are always getting new contrast media and imaging machines. BUT! The biggest problem with Radiology, and probably a good reason why they're always looking for Rad-MT's, is that it seems to be a royal pain-in-the-posterior department to work for. No matter what hospital you work for, they want everything YESTERDAY. Lots of crummy dictators, even when ESL is not an issue. They nit-pick about the tiniest differences (not even errors!) that occur in work from one MT to the next. They often change their minds about what they want on an almost-daily basis, and frequently don't bother to inform the MT company's supervisors of these changes. Then they see red when it isn't implemented immediately.
Finally, the reports are usually short, and not great for generating line counts. Some hospitals have different softward for Radiology than for the rest of their depts., and what I've encountered in the past has been ABYSALLY badly written and hard-to-use.
Needless to say, even with many, many years of Rad. experience, I gave it up and won't type it even if it does pay more. The headache of typing Rad. just isn't worth it.
I think it is tied into working at home and not exercising the gray matter, except for MT stuff.
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Grey's Anatomy is the Best!!!
LOVE IT!!!
Grey's Anatomy
I am completely obsessed with that show. I just can't believe they're putting it on tonight at the same time as 24! Sorry Jack Bauer, but I'll have to miss you tonight.
Grey's Anatomy
On July 6th, the show is supposed to start on Thursday nights. Anybody know if this will be reruns or new episodes? I thought that new episodes wouldn't come on until the fall. I love that show!!!!
Brush up on your anatomy
Radiology/diagnostic imaging is all about anatomy. If you're going to be transcribing CTs, MRIs, nuclear medicine studies, or PET CTs, go online and look up contrast material and radiopharmaceuticals. The most commonly used ones for CTs are Omnipaque and Visipaque, and gadolinium for MRIs, although they may give a brand name for gadolinium such as OptiRay or OptiMARK. There are dozens of radiopharmaceuticals, however. But it's unlikely they would test you on more than one nuclear medicine or PET study.
Good luck!
wikipedia for anatomy
Wikipedia has images and diagrams from Gray's Anatomy and links to related body parts.
Watching Grey's Anatomy and never
saw it before. I couldn't tell if they were daydreaming, going back or going forward. I missed a couple of seconds when the phone rang and the Asian girl who was pregnant is in the hospital and the doctor is cuddling her. Did she miscarry?
If so i bet they are a crappy MT. You have to KNOW anatomy to be good.
;P
Grey's Anatomy last night
Was anyone else freaking out at the end of that show? I swear..I hate when I get so involved in a show like this. I am so into the Denny story line. I wish George would have rushed Izzie and stopped her. I can't believe she would do what she's doing.
Grey's Anatomy last week
I had set my VCR to tape Grey's Anatomy last Thursday b/c I thought they were starting a new season; however, my tape was full and it didn't tape! I was on the edge of my seat the last episode and didn't want to miss the first one this season. Somebody please tell me it was a rerun. If not, can anyone catch me up on what I missed????? Thanks a million!
I love Grey's Anatomy....sm
but have some questions about ER...I turned it on last week, just because Grey's was over and I wasn't quite ready to go to bed. When did Abby and Luca get back together and what happend to Carrie's limp? Haven't watched it in a very long time after being very loyal.
Have a great weekend, all!
I sure used his made up anatomy on a report tonight
"upper extremities are intact x4 with lower extremities intact x3" .lol just really trying to picture this patient :)
Grey's Anatomy Encore Tonight
Gray's Anatomy is having an encore tonight at 9:30 on ABC from Sunday's episode. Great since I think so many people missed all/part of it.
http://forum.mtstars.com/main/v/1/38810.html
Well, if MTs knew their anatomy and physiology, it might help with stuipidity errors.
Too many MTs are just plain out idiots who think they know a word but don't.
Nuclear profusion test
Perineal nerve
give me a break!
Don't Forget to Watch Grey's Anatomy Tonight!!!!
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Grey's anatomy finale recap comments
Denny died after his transplant, embolism. Alec was very kind and nice to Izzie afterward. Meredith and Derek had some steamy intimate moments at the end. Finn seems very taken with Meredith but it will probably do him no good. The prom part seemed rather far fetched. Burke and Christina were hand in hand near the end of show. His surgical ability will probably return, after all what would Grey's be without him?? George and the lady orthopod are becoming closer. Next season should be interesting indeed. This show is my very favorite series, also like ER but Grey's is better.
Must watch Grey's Anatomy and Boston Legal. sm
Stop whatever I am doing or get home in time to watch these two shows. Don't watch much other TV but these two and sports.
Waiting for Stanley Cup playoffs to start and then Football season!
Brush up on anatomy, so you can follow along with what they're talking about. NM
NM
You teach your 3 y/o daughter abdominal anatomy on the chart in the doc's ofc while waiting...nm
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Well I just finished watching Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy. How that for an evening. N
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I love Grey's Anatomy - the only show I watch faithfully. Awesome!
Can't tell you how much I love that show. Every Sunday can't wait until it comes on!
Dr. Burke and the "asian" intern are lovers.
In reference to rad pay below...
I do both basic 4 and radiology for a small hospital and get paid by the minute of dictation for all. Radiology is a third to half of the dictation I do a day. I am thinking about going to just radiology. Many of you have stated a per page or per report rate, but what is the average per line rate for radiology. Is it different from the basic four dictation rate?
There are only two radiologists at this hospital, both fairly easy to do except one is slow and one is fast, so fast, if I got paid per report, I would make four times what I make now per minute of dictation. The slow one is going to retire soon and I will be stuck with the fast one and a new doctor which I probably will not have a problem with unless he is fast too and I would be making less money.
Thanks for the reference SM
Interesting site! Unfortunately, it states that "today the period always goes within the quotes" so I can't use it as a reference, only as a "the way it used to be."
thanks for the reference nm
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THIS is the best reference (sm)
Forget all those books -- they're out of date a year before they're published.
This site automatically indexes biomedical acronyms from Medline.
Try it and tell me whether you aren't ready to throw away all your outdated, useless references!
Reference
I'm a rad MT and have been for about 6 years. The ONLY book I have on my desk is Stedman's Radiology Words. I use it all the time.
I have a reference for you...
Check out About.com and go to the Frugal Living site. There are the vinegar pages that detail all the varied uses. One newsletter talked about a family re-occupying and cleaning up after Katrina and how vinegar saved their home and made it habitable again.
HTH.
--Anita
Both! I can't do without some of my reference (sm)
that only come in book form and use those religiously, but if I could only buy one form, definitely CD!! Keep in mind, I don't use Stedman's Medical Dictionary CD much but do like their others. I use Dorlands CD that I got cheap and prefer it over the Stedman's CD. Love, love, love the Quick Look Drug Reference CD.
reference
I like drugs.com. You can look by the first letter of the drug.
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