FYI I HAVE reference books, but in case you hadn't noticed, thing change a lot faster than BOOKS
Posted By: Excuse me?? on 2005-10-03
In Reply to: surgical terms - SuzieQ
I was simply asking for suggestions of other places on line that I might look for the latest info, especially considering that my work is on the internet, what the hell is wrong with trying to be more productive and efficient?!?! Good Grief!!
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Reference books
I use my pharmaceutical word book most often, then Stedman GI/GU & Stedman Equipment. I have a used 2004 Pharmaceutical word book (Drake & Drake) if you would like it.
Reference Books
Good reference books (and abbreviations book!) are a must also. I Google a lot, but I really verify with my BOS and my Stedman's reference books. Agree with other posters. Stedman's Medical Speller a definite must have for me.
Reference books
I have many, many books, but use fewer and fewer of them as I find good internet sites - it is much faster for me to look up something on a website than to pull out the books all the time. I would say that I use my Dorlands and my Webster medical word books more than any others, though.
new reference books
I am in need of reference books and looking at Stedmans Medical and SUrgical equipment book. I see the fifth edition is out, that must be the newest edition?
Also looking at Stedmans Ortho word book, fifth edition but dated 2005. Is this too old to consider purchasing? How do you know when a new edition will be coming out?
Thanks
reference books
When I look up a term in a reference book I use a highlighter pen to highlight the term in the book. Like Lucy said, the act of just doing something like writing it down or highlighting the term helps me remember it.
What are the must have reference books?
I'm wondering what the must have reference books would be to start out with. What are your faves?
Best reference books to get
I am going to buy some reference books to have. Can you all help me in getting the ones I need. I will doing a variety of reports...cardiology, radiology, emergency departments ect....
I appreciate it!!!! :)
Reference books? GOOOOOOGLE. :)
Opinion on reference books.
I am a newly graduated MT and am beginning the job search. So far so good. I got a 98.2 on the first test I did and it was long! That was a real confidence booster, too bad they are not hiring immediately. I am reallizing that I will need to invest in more books.
Which books should I absolutely get the newest versions of and which would it be okay to get slightly older and cheaper used ones?
Query: How many have reference books and how many?
Wondering if I should expand my library.
Reference books and Google
Google is not always accurate either!!!! In my 7 years as an MT, I find it taking way too much time trying to find the correct spelling of referring physicians or primary care physicians online, especially if you have no clue as to which city they practice in, and when they dictate all these physicians names they want a cc to go to. I also would just like to add that maybe QALady should consider taking the word "Lady" off the end of her name. Obviously no one will ever be as "perfect" as you and I feel for the man you're married to, if you're at all married. If you complain about a few MTs, don't refer to all MTs, do your job, provide feedback, and if those same MTs continue to be sloppy, then the supervisor isn't doing his/her job at all. I'm a firm believer of shame on me once, maybe even a second time, but no more than a second time for the same mistakes. I welcome feedback and print every single report I have had a blank on for future reference. Sloppy may describe some, not all.
I seldom use the reference books...
or the software my company has provided us, and I have some nice reference books. I use Google with good results. I personally won't invest another dime in reference materials if I can help it, just not necessary.
How often do you replace your reference books, or (sm)
do you all strictly use medically acceptable internet sites for research now? I've been using the internet a lot, but I'm thinking of getting a new Surgical Word Book. Wondering if it is worth my $50 to do this. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
I, too, remember lack of reference books. I'd tug on sm
the doctors' sleeves to get answers to my questions, or I'd go to the OR and look at product boxes for proper names. I wouldn't trade a minute of it, would you?
use resources means to use reference books or - sm
look up things on-line to research, like google. A lot of times you can figure terms out by putting in a few of the words you can understand. Being able to reference well is key to being a good transcriptionist, especially when you are doing a new specialty. The company you are testing for should have told you how they wanted blands left, some want just _____, some *, or maybe a highlighted line. I would just go with a ___ if I were you. Type it all up, then go back over it with just your speakers on (no headphones) and sometimes that helps you pick up words you did not hear before, also change the speed, slow them down if they talk real fast, or speed up of real slow, you get the idea. Fool around with it. Tests stink, but when you are a total novice they are really rough. Good luck.
Do MTs bother to use their reference books or the internet? SM
I just wonder because I am so sick of correcting reports where the MT has obviously just guessed at what is being dictated or what she heard rather than taking a minute to crack open a freaking book or at the very least Google it.
QA is a resource not a freaking safety net for MTs who can't or won't do the job they were hired for. Part of the job description for medical transcription is to be both productive AND accurate! Nowhere does it say, if you don't know, just guess or if you don't know, just leave a blank -- don't look it up or use the internet -- just leave a blank.
While I'm at it, let me just say to all the MTs out there who have being "doing this for years" and don't think they could ever possibly make a mistake -- YOU ARE WRONG! To the MTs who use "that's how we were told to do it at my last job" as your battle cry -- THAT IS WHY WE HAVE A STANDARDIZED REFERENCE BOOK CALLED THE AAMT BOS!
I don't care how you did it at your last job. I don't care if that is what you thought you heard. I don't care if your spell check didn't catch it. And I don't care how long you've been an MT. You should have known how to spell it, you should own a reference book, you should own a copy of the BOS, and years of experience in no way replaces a good solid education! Finally, you should take the time to educate yourself, look things up you aren't sure of, and just plain care about the content of your work -- not just how much of it you can get done.
 << Getting off my soapbox now.
Reference Books versus software
I am running a poll here. How many prefer to use reference books over software programs and vice versa. Does using one or the other assist in your production? I am just getting back into at-home transcription and am wondering which, and what, to purchase. TIA
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.
Reference books/sites for breast cancer (sm)
I just started with a breast cancer surgeon. I am wondering if anyone can recommend some good reference material for this. Thanks.
I prefer software as opposed to looking it up in reference books...
I like the Stedman's word books software that you download on the computer and when you want to look something up you just click a button versus getting the book out and looking for it. I seems much quicker to me.
I prefer books. I'm kinda old school. I like to be able to write new terms in my books. I do
have Stedman's Medical Dictationary on CD and I do use it quite a bit, but that's more because the actual print dictionary is so darn heavy to pick up and look a word up! 
Can anyone recommend any good acute care reference books
I am thinking of changing from clinic to acute care transcription. Can anyone recommend any good reference books that I should have? TIA
books
I usually stick with Stedmans, they are pretty comprehensive, but require a different book for each specialty. Tessiers is good too.
no books here
is it Grey Turners or Gray Turners sign? thanks
no books here
 I have books up the ying-yang for every specialty. I am willign to sell you whatever you need. Let me know. Deb
books
John Grisham, Terry McMillan, Dean Koontz (sp), Eric Jerome Dickey.
which books
personally, unless money is no issue, i would wait until you are going to be hired, and find out which work types you will be doing. Then i would get as many of those main books, that would apply, new if possible and get used and/or older books to round out your library for less-needed subjects. I use on-line sites for looking up drugs, with partial words, etc, but still prefer a new drug book to CD form myself every year. i prefer the stedman's and my most used books are the GI/GU, cardiovascular/pulmonary and med/surg equipment. Abbreviations is a very used one as well. Good luck to you and congrat's on your scores!
books
Hi Angie, welcome to MT'ing. Preferences vary quite a lot and many people (not me) prefer to rely on only websites for their references or CDs. I do think Stedman's word books are very very popular however and use many of them myself (14 now). Keep in mind, that some jobs have a program to buy discounted books, and sometimes you may get some 2nd-hand off of ebay or the classified site here too. What books you need may depend upon what job you have, ie whether you do a lot of surgery or something specialized. I like the Dorlands dictionary better than the others. I prefer the Quick Look Drug Book and i have the 2nd edition of BOS (book of style), which is good if not necessary to be familiar with anymore. I also use a few websites frequently. Good luck, e/m me if you have further questions!
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books
I know what she meant about spening $ every years for books. I have been doing this almost 9 years and I own no Stedman books at all and have a copy of an old med book 2004. I pull all my info off the internet.
I like my books the best.
I have a ton of notes written in them all.
Books
Any good MT knows how to use the internet as a resource. I rarely open a book anymore. Everything I need is on the internet, which is also faster.
Books
Some may feel this is dishonest, but honestly how are they going to know? Do you have to send them a picture of the book or a copy of the receipt or are they asking you to purchase this book through them? I have purchased many books over the years and have found the Internet as well as the many, many specific sites for anything I have ever wanted. Yes, I have one specific book for my specialty that I adore and use all the time for those weird names that I sometimes cannot figure out how to spell and it has helped, but with all that is available on-line I don't see how they can expect this of you. I too used to send away for the yearly drug book, but have not had to do so in many years since I started using the Internet. Good Luck and too bad for them.
Ref books
Hey there. I do a wide variety of reports myself but there are only a couple reference books that I use. First and foremost is the Stedman's Dictionary which I have the electronic version of. I also use the Stedman's Equipment book a lot (again electronic). I used to use the abbreviation book but can't find the CD to install on my new computer so I use http://www.medilexicon.com/ for abbreviations and codes. Good luck!
Ref books
I have most of the Stedman's, The Medical Phrase Indes (which I very seldom use), The Surgical Work Book, BOS, Stedman's, Dorland's and Mobsy's Medical dictionaries, several drug books and Current Medical Terminology. Of all of those I only use a few, mostly Stedman's (depending on the specialty I'm doing). As I do this more and more, I use the Internet (making sure I can rely on the information found there). I think it depends most on what specialties you do.
Rx books
really like Drake & Drake
Saunders pharmaceutical word book, includes rx and generic with dosages. Contact: www.elsevier.com
don't remember the price.
Books
Does anyone know of a book store around Atlanta that sales reference books? We used to have a store called Majors, but it's not here anymore, or at least I can't find it.
Buy books.
They are a very helpful tool in addition to the internet. You can't believe everything you read on the internet or how it is spelled.
Yup, buy the books! SM
I've seen university education websites that have misspelled medical words on them. Websites are created and maintained by humans like me and you.
DEFINITELY BUY BOOKS...(sm)
You will need research books. I personally have Stedmans. They have different specialities. I would not advise using the internet because sometimes things are spelled wrong on the internet. I have had it happen to me before. I have googled something and the spelling was wrong. Invest in the books. They are a little bit expensive, but this is your career.
Good luck!
Books to buy
I am looking to buy a BOS and book on pediatric endocrinology. Any suggestions which are the best?
Here's one for the books.
I used to work in Miami - had my own service for many years. One of my clients was a complete jerk, an OB/Gyn guy. Okay... here's the deal... I went in to pick up my tapes (back in the day). The receptionist handed me three tapes. I went back to my office transcribed the tapes, printed out the work, took it back the next day. When I arrived at the reception desk, I told the receptionist that I thought I heard a funny noise on the tapes, like someone scooting around in a leather chair - (if you get my drift). She laughed and said "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you yesterday. Dr. Yada Yada told me that when I gave you the tapes yesterday, I was supposed to tell you, "Give these to (ME) with three fa_rts and my love." How disgusting is that?. Why do we have to put up with the mud they sling us? I don't know if they will allow me to post this message, but I get so fed up with the slurs and disgusting things that these so-called professional physicians do when they dictate. I am certain that you have all been there and done that. How about a little respect.. Thanks for allowing me to vent.
If you're looking for Stedman's books - sm
Check out the equiptment forum - I have a set of 21, practically brand new books for sale.
Old laws are still on the books everywhere.
Most schools will not use corporal punishment any more period. Believe me, there are some kids at our school that could use a good whack on the backside. However, the school district then would have to worry about assault charges from parents. Teachers aren't willing to risk their entire careers over a bad apple.
The 4th grade girl who brought a handgun to my child's nice suburban school got suspended for three days and counseling. The 5th grade boy who brought a knife was led off in handcuffs by police, but he was back in school the very next week. Now, he's an angry high school kid who has to take a special class with other "angry" kids. The kindergartener who stabbed my kid's teacher in the face with a metal mechanical pencil last year wasn't removed from her classroom at all. Instead, they brought in a "behavioral specialist". It wasn't working, but I told the principal if my children were in any of these kids' classes again, I'd be sending all my kids to private school.
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Ref books vs laziness
Cheapos and lazy
I stand by my criticism. There is a lot of misinformation on the net. Go ahead and hang yourselves. You are probably substandard anyhow.
Buy the CD versions. My books have been...
...gathering dust ever since I invested in those.
Favorite books
I agree, I love his books, especially The Notebook, my favorite!
People buy books about what they WANT to do, not what they
CD or word books?
How many MTs out there prefer the hard copy of a word book or the CD that you can load on your computer. I'm about to update my Stedman's Library and wondering which I should go with. Thanks!
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