I have HPI Orthopedic/Neurology book (sm)
Posted By: It's not bad on 2009-06-18
In Reply to: ortho help - Need a consult please
With that and google, I was able to pick up ortho in no time. It may sound daunting, but a lot of what they say is repetitive and 6 months to a year from now, you'll be wondering why you worried :)
Good luck!
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Stedman's Orthopedic & Rehab Words, both on CD and book
With the CD, all you do is highlight the word and click on the icon.
Have you tried Stedman's Neurology/Neurosurgery book? sm
I have a third edition(2003) I could sell you cheap ($20 including postage if you live in the continental US). The fourth edition (2006) is the latest. Just e-me if you're interested.
Orthopedic pointers
I will be starting a new job transcribing orthopedic clinic work. Although I have transcribed orthopedics throughout the years, but I'm a little worried about "new" or "up-to-date" ortho terminology. Could anyone direct me to some good ortho websites to use as references? I'm also thinking about going ahead and loading orthopedic terminology into my Shorthand program. I think I can get this from the productivity boards. Any other pointers to get jump start would be appreciated. Thanks!
re:Orthopedic pointers
I'm from the old school, so my recommendation is to acquire the latest Steadman's Orthopedic and Rehabilitation word book for a reference.
orthopedic exam
is it supine and prone gradients
Does anyone have a sample orthopedic narrative ..sm
letter that I could use as a guide? It is for a MVA with questions and answers pertaining to the accident. Thanks so much.
Stedman's Orthopedic Words
Do you have Stedman's Orthopedic & Rehab Words? There 2 sample op notes for ORIF on pgs A126 and A127.
I don't capitalize orthopedic tests themselves, but if there's
Neurology H&P
HEART: is regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs Carotids, no bruits bilaterally or indication _______ sharp discs bilaterally.
EYES: Grade 2 __ visual fields. ____ are intact, no nystagmus.
I've been stuck on this for a few days now. It doesn't seem to matter if I slow down the dictation or raise the volume. I just plain cannot hear what she is saying. Any suggestions? 
Thanks
Leah
Neurology H&P
HEART: is regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs Carotids, no bruits bilaterally or indication _______ (sounds like winebergers) ____ (sounds like fundo )with sharp discs bilaterally.
EYES: Grade 2 full visual fields. ____ ( grades?) 3,4,6 extraocular muscles are intact, no nystagmus. Pupils equal round reactive to light.
Thank you for the EOM suggestion. That's exactly what it was.
The other 2 I'm still lost on though. I've googles winebergers and that obviously wasn't it. Haha. Anymore suggestions? Thanks so much!
Neurology H&P
HEART: is regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs Carotids, no bruits bilaterally or indication _______ (sounds like winebergers) ____ (sounds like fundo )with sharp discs bilaterally.
EYES: Grade 2 full visual fields. ____ ( grades?) 3,4,6 extraocular muscles are intact, no nystagmus. Pupils equal round reactive to light.
Thank you for the EOM suggestion. That's exactly what it was.
The other 2 I'm still lost on though. I've googles winebergers and that obviously wasn't it. Haha. Anymore suggestions? Thanks so much!
Neurology H&P
I know it's a bit jumbled up. I was waiting to see what the blanks are and then I usually go back and clean it up. I'll put in the subheadings and appropriate punctuation when I'm done. I've just found that way works for me. Do you have any better suggestions? I'm totally open. I was thinking it was fundi too since it talks about the discs afterwards.
Neurology H&P
No, no, no. You totally didn't hurt my feelings. I'm still new at this, so I'm open to feedback. Punctuation is my downfall unfortunately.
Neurology H&P
You were right about the cranial nerves heading. Thank you so much. I was able to get it figured out from there. It was nothing like it sounded. I can't believe I got it.
NEUROLOGICAL: Orientation and language are normal. Fundi with sharp discs bilaterally. CRANIAL NERVES: II full visual fields. III, IV, VI extraocular movement muscles are intact. No nystagmus
Now I have 1 more question. Does this sentance make sense? I just hate neurology. haha.
Strength is 5/5 on her upper and lower extremities including proximal 1 distally.
Neurology H&P
Thanks for catching that. I actually changed it to movement and forgot to delete muscles. Good thing I haven't sent it back yet. :-)
I transcribe for orthopedic surgeon who utilizes EMR
He dictates notes such as if the patient is having out of hte ordinary symptoms to cover himself should the situation lead to a court room setting. But, yes, between EMR and voice recognition, I believe MTs will over time be less than necessary.
The cost is a major factor. Especially with the population aging like we are. Baby boomers will all be on SS at same time and if health care doesn't figure something out, there are predictions being made that are nightmarish, like the collapse of the health care system. This was said by a person (Dr. Andrew Weil) being interviewed by Larry King.
Do you capitalize orthopedic test names?
Is it correct to capitalize every orthopedic test, such as, Anterior Drawers Test, Alar Ligament Test, etc.
Thank you
going rate for neurology mt
I was approached and asked to submit a bid for neurology transcription. They are in a bind and need someone immediately. This is an ESL dictator, and the account is in the Midwest. TAT would be 24 to 48 hours. Any idea what the going rate would be? I was thinking .11 cpl. Your thoughts?
Psych here too, and neurology,
but that's probably because I do so much of it! There is really no one specialty that I dislike, I guess.
No one has mentioned neurology...
I love neurology, psych, ortho...okay, just about everything but ophthalmology. ER is fun too...get the drunks and crazies...
Wheeless Orthopedic Textbook - Link Inside
Wheeless Textbook of Orthopedics - online - link below. I find this to be a priceless site. Good luck
http://www.wheelessonline.com/
I am looking for some good basic orthopedic sites -- Any ideas?
nm
Geez, orthopedic surgery is boring and tedious.
nm
S/L Perfifth study per neurology?
I can't seem to find anything. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I swear I had a neurology doctor
who would dictate into the late hours, sometimes almost hour-long dictations, and I could periodically hear the cork coming out of a bottle of wine...guess we are not the only ones that are tempted 
Neurology, neurosurgery, infectious dz..
Updating surgical references - new Stedmans Word Book, Tessier Surgery Book or others - best one in
nm
Just make a note in your book and go on. Every book I read you can find an error
or 2. Nobody is perfect. Lucky you only paid $60. New it is $80 or more.
Nilan Beroni Maneuver (neurology)? NM
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I would buy book by Dog Whisperer. His TV shows covers things like this and would think his book mi
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The hamster release I typed was on a pediatric neurology note. nm
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Quick Look Drug Book (book & CD/ROM)..sm..
Does anyone use both. I'm definitely getting the CD/ROM and am debating about buying both. I don't see any reason to have both but there could be something I don't know.
I noticed CD/ROMs are on backorder but they're selling downloadable versions. I can handle that.
The Sted's Ortho & Rehab Words is probably my most used book and then the Lab Words book. GL! nm
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Medical Word Book by Sloan, Surgical Word Book by sm
Tessier, Dorland's dictionary, BOS, and my very fave I think is now out of print but called Spellright by Rice.
That would be a lab value, so I'd use a lab book. sm
I realize you're doing practice tapes so you're not going to have all the reference books. I personally rely on the internet as little as possible because there's a lot of false info out there....just because it's on the internet doesn't mean it's true! It's really impossible to do this job without your own set of reference books....MANY of them. For what you're doing today there is no one site that will answer all of your word questions.
book
Some of the websites are good, but the Stedman's book is the best.
Got that book
that's a big scam too. Don't waste your time or money.If you really want to see it, email me and I would be glad to share it. Sorry about the extra money thing...I have no ideas either but i would be interested in finding out more myself if anyones knows!
M-TEC is #1 in my book, followed by . . .
Andrews. Both programs are comprehensive, and many companies wave the standard 2-year experience requirement for grads of these schools. 
That IS the book!!! Thank you!
Too late though, I ordered the other one just in case too. LOL! Oooh I'm so excited! That book ROCKS!
Believe it or not, the book says (sm)
do not use Windex, but I doubt that made "chips". I bet what you are seeing are raised marks, not indented, if you know what I mean. Use the glass top cleaner, and book says a razor blade - yes, a razor blade. I use a sharp, straight little paring knife while the cleaner is on, and the stuff comes off. Good luck.
NEW MT - book for
I would have to say that anything for the new MT would be outdated before it ever goes to print. I think that "new MTs" are a thing of the past. With VR and editing, as well as outsourcing - this business is not anything like it was 18 years ago - or even 10 years ago - and I don't know that a book would be helpful to someone wanting to get into this business, because every year there are fewer MTs going to work - I believe that our days are numbered and could encourage anyone looking into MT to look into coding or some other aspect of hospital work - if they are dead set on working in the everychanging medical field. The days of the Prima Donna MT are gone forever.
MT book sm
I hate to agree but I must. The profession has changed greatly. I had a wonderful experience as an MT starting out and then as my own professional business in a business office. I was on the speaker's bureau for a community college. I told them I no longer wanted to encourage people to spend 2 years of their life getting a degree to do this work. Times have changed. Everyone is supposed to have a book in them though, so I hope you do well. I have thought of it myself many times, but now it would be more of a warning to probably stay away. Hate to be negative but things are changing and not necessarily for the better!
Log book
I am not required either to keep one but I am very thankful I do. I have had doctors looking for a job and I can refer to it on the date of service and tell him whether or not he dictated on that patient. Plus I keep track of my money to see if my pacheck matches the payroll.
Name of Book
Is there a particular book by Stedmans for just "physical therapy?" Also, how do you like typing Physical Therapy?
Are you looking at the CD or the book?
I have not loaded the CD that came with it. My hard copy states "copyright 1995 and 2002", and is the second edition, which I assumed was the newest. It was the version my employer insisted I buy. If you have the same version as me, its very interesting (and scary) that some copies would be correct and some not!
OMG so its only MY book!?
I'm looking right at it as I type this, and its wrong in mine! This is really, really weird.
I'm looking at the book, not the CD!! nm
IMT book.
The Independent Medical Transcriptionist book is being updated, and the IMT5 version if due to be released in the Fall. FYI.
My Most Used Ref Book
Stedman's Ortho & Rehab Third Edition
SecondTessier Surgical Word Book Second Edition
Only using the book, so I don't know. Sorry. nm
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book
There were a lot of phrases and short cuts I would not have thought of and I thought it was somewhat helpful. I think I learned just about as much though just going into the website that Marianne gave above. From that I could actually figure out quite a few extra phrases to use that have helped me out in the last few reports. Thanks for that. I guess I liked the book and it did help a lot, but just taking the first letter for some words in a phrase and making a shortcut from makes a lot of sense to me, and has helped a lot.
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