I use dragon and I type ortho and ophthalmology.
Posted By: dragon user on 2008-04-21
In Reply to: Does anyone use Dragon Naturally Speaking? sm - Ortho MT
It works much better for ortho.
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What is the best version of Dragon Naturally Speaking for ortho?
I have decided to buy the Dragon Naturally Speaking program, but I am not sure which version is the best suited for ortho reports. I appreciate any and all advice. Thank you!
I type a lot of letters, would Dragon 10 Preferred be something that would work well?
Does anyone know if the Dragon 10 Preferred would work for just typing letters? I was thinking of investing in that product but worry that it may be a complete waste. Anyone hear or experience this particular product? 
ophthalmology
I absolutely love it. Wish I could do it all day long. There's a learning curve for the terms, just like everything else. I use Dictionary of Eye Terminology published by Triad, and I find everything I need in there.
Vet. Ophthalmology
There is a very nice lady named Ann/Anne who occasionally posts veterinary ophthalmology jobs right here on mtstars.com, so keep your eyes open for her post. Just FYI.
If you do ophthalmology what are some
good resources for sample reports? I have done phacos by the thousands, but now working on a teaching hospital and they do tons of eye surgeries. The facility is severely backlogged and just said don't worry about blanks get us caught up and they have not provided any samples, any corrections. I have Stedman's, but a lot of the doctors dictate so fast or don't enunciate. I can't look something up if I can't hear them and I'm not familiar enough with the terminology to know what it might/should/could be.
I have to leave blanks and I don't feel like I'm learning anything when I'm not getting any feedback and just continue to leave the same blanks.
Any help would be appreciated.
Ophthalmology...
http://www.fpnotebook.com/EYE.htm
Vet ophthalmology
I currently work for this company, and I can tell you that it is the best MT experience that I have ever had. The 0.07/line is only for a short time. I can tell you with 100% certainty that the test given is NOT work that needs to be typed. That is the most rediculous thing I have ever heard. When it comes to the test, I think there are a few people out there who just couldn't cut it, so they have to make up lame excuses to make themselves feel better. As for the owner, I have never known of anyone to be more selfless or work harder since I have been in this field. There is a lot to learn in the beginning, but that is the case with any MT job. Remember, there are a lot of people that get into MT because they are lazy and think staying home doing as little as possible is a great fit for them. If you are not one of those people, I can assure you that this is a great company to work for!
Ophthalmology - without a doubt!
I have always had a really hard time with ophthalmology - probably because I get it so rarely.
Ophthalmology transcriptionists out there?
Any other MTs doing ophthalmology? I'm working for docs who are on the east coast. I get so FRUSTRATED because the reports are so short I feel like I'm starting and stopping all the time. I've done 33 files today for a whopping 600-ish lines! Great docs, easy to understand, mainly letters to the PCPs. Most of my files are easily less than 3 minutes long and when I do get a long one, he can't make up his mind so I end up erasing and retyping, and STILL don't get a decent line count.
Just looking for a sympathetic ear from another Ophth MT. I feel like I'm in a different world than these other guys I read about on here!
ophthalmology words
The Dictionary of Eye Terminology by Melvin Rubin, M. D. is a good book.
You can also try www.AAO.com. (American Academy of Ophthalmology). I don't remember if you have to a member to get in. Also just type in ophthalmology words in Google and see what comes up. Sometimes you can find these books at a thrift store or goodwill.
sorry I don't do eyes but it's ophthalmology...
ophthalmology report
S/L peripunctal area...
Ophthalmology book
I started with ophthalmology 4 years ago and the only book I use is the Dictionary of Eye Terminology by Barbara Cassin. Great book - -
Very few are good with ophthalmology..
I imagine they are not able to get anyone with enough knowledge.
Very tricky - ophthalmology! But with a good
word book, and lots of practice, I've heard its really a nice specialty to transcribe!
Endocrine and Ophthalmology References
What are the best endocrinology & ophthalmology reference resources? Websites, books, etc.
I'm having these added to my work pool of nephrology, gen/vasc surgery, & IM. Thanks for the help.
I hate ophthalmology - very slow moving...nm
Please share helpful ophthalmology websites.
Ophthalmology is definitely my weakest specialty. If anyone knows of helpful websites, please share them.
Thanks
What is the deal with this veterinary ophthalmology IC job offer. I see that one a lot. Is this al
Has anybody here worked there before? 
ophthalmology and cardio; psych is depressing but not that hard.
nm
Not a site, but Stedman's Ophthalmology Words is a keeper! :) nm
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Using the Dragon
I, too, have carpal tunnel, released in the right have, getting worse in the left. I am recuperating from a broken right clavicle and find it very uncomfortable to extend my right hand/arm to move the mouse. Also, it is not allowing my collar bone to heal. One of my docs changes his mind so often that I have to delete and re-type so often that this might not be the way to go. Also, by the time I "train" myself to use the Dragon, I should be all healed.
dragon
Do you know if it can transcribe dictation from wav files? Also would the doctor have to train the software or could the Transcriptionist train it?
dragon
The person doing the dictation has to train the software. The MT could listen and redictate but why?
In the end, more trouble than it's worth.
Brad
Dragon
Were you using the Medical
Suite? It is absolutely necessary to have it. Did you spend the extra money to work with a prefessional Dragon trainer? I did and it was worth ever penny. Were you using a GOOD headset? Did you run the
Acoustic Optmizer at least weekly to improve recognition? Did you turn off the mike if you had to spend more than about 30 seconds looking something up or going back to listen to something again? Dragon does not work as well if you have a difficult dictator and you have to stop and start a lot, so sometimes it is quicker to type a report. Did you build macros and normals in Dragon? Were you working in the Dragon Pad or Word? If you were trying to use it in another program, all of the commands may not have worked and the recognition not as good. It is best to dictate into Word or Dragon Pad, then copy and paste.
What version of Dragom were you using? The older versions were slow and took longer to train. I have Version 7 with the Version 8 upgrade and the recognition is very, very good and it took only about 30 minutes to train on it.
I have not had problems with my docs as far as what to charge. My formula is simple: The better the dictation (i.e. the doc follows the rules of how to dictate into Dragon), the better the recognition, which means it takes me less time to edit, so I charge less.
I suspect your main problem was that you did not have the medical suite or you were using an older version, or that you needed more training on it from a pro.
VR-Dragon
I use Dragon to transcribe because I can no longer type, and have been doing so for the past 7 years. It has improved 1000% since I first started with it. I have Dragon 8 now. It may not be as fast as fingers, but it has kept me employed. I use it in conjunction with Auto Correct and Auto Text; I have created a ton of voice-activated macros/normals and I can usually turn out at least 1200 lines per day. More if I am doing radiology. Don't wait until your hands give out completely like I did. It is well worth the money. You may E-mail me with more questions if you like.
Dragon - sm
I have had Dragon 8 Preferred for about 4 months, I bought it off ebay new for very little. I have never been able to get a lot of speed out of it, even with excellent diction it makes mistakes and I have to make corrections. But I am able to use it for parts of my OPs, and most of my discharges. A little slower, but I can turn out more than 800 lines a day now. Was having too much trouble with my shoulders and hands to do more than that before. If you're really fast, it probably won't save you any time, but it sure can save you wear and tear on the body. I don't believe I would use it enough to invest in the Medical Version, though.
Dragon
Hi,
I have used Dragon Speak medical for many years and love it. It does have its problems, like when i am tired or speaking too loudly, i definitelyhave to proof everything, but it has helped me in the long run in getting reports pumped out quickly! I do a lot of PERS and IMEs so it is a great help and wrist saver. I don't understand what problems you might be having. Feel free to email me.
Cindi
I use Dragon
Hi. You can email me if you would like.
Has anyone tried the new Dragon 9...sm
speaking software. It is supposed to be better without any voice training. Considering trying it to cut down on those late nights. If you have used it what do you think of it. It would be used for Clinic notes if that makes any difference.
Thanks.
Dragon
Anyone using Dragon? I was thinking about buying a unit for home - you know listen to the dictation and repeat it. My hands need a rest now and then. I had it when it first came out but it was lousy and I wasn't happy with it. Are they any better or is there something else in place of it. Thanks
Dragon
using this to dictate from handwritten progress notes, but then do you think this would require a lot of editing? I guess once Dragon is trained, it could increase productivity. I would like to save myself from looking up and down from my desk.
Dragon MT
I just started using this Dragon MT program. So far it is like taking 10 steps back from the other program that the hospital was using. Is this correct that there is no medical dictionary or Expander with this program and you have to create your own in Word autocorrect or am I missing something. Is this customary with most software? I guess I have been spoiled so far. With all of this technology, it is hard to believe the company wants you to start from nothing. Thanks in advance.
what is Dragon?
just wondering what dragon is?
Dragon
I am interested in purchasing Dragon for transcription. I went to Staples and asked for the preferred addition. The man said he hasnt heard very good things about the program. So I put it back and came home to ask your advice.
I know that it is non medical. I know they have a medical one that cost around 1,299. Any information on this product and how it works would be greatly greatly appreciatted. If I can use it and save my hands that would be great.
Again be honest about and tell me what you think.
Thanks guys.
Lilly
pt ortho
There is a post on job seeker's board for part-time ortho or p.r.n. I am not sure if it is filled yet or not. You will have to scroll down a ways to find it.
and if you can do ortho, you then can...sm
do radiology and then neurology and rheumatology......it all kind of links together in that way, at least for me 28 years ago is how it went....ortho to radiology to neurology and rheumatology and now today I can do it all........I especially love infectious dz, oncology, and I do not like OB/GYN nor eyes.
ortho help
I imagine it's pseudarthrosis .. not pseudOarthrosis.
W/C and Ortho
I have five years experience in both; work done is for the state of CA, although I do not live there. Every specialty has its own terminology, etc. It should not be too difficult a transition, but it could be challenging to make lines until you become familiar with it.
Ortho
I've done ortho and acute care so far.
I like ortho the best, probably because I started out doing that. They have such a huge number of strangely-named signs and tests though that just slay me!
ER reports sound like they might be interesting. Seems like you'd hear it all doing those!
Ortho help
 
Due to account reassigment I am now going to be doing strictly orhto accounts.
I do have Instant Text and several Stedmans such as phrases but no specific specialty books.
I am wondering if the Ortho Word Book is something I should purchase?
I am also wondering about some the ABCZ products?
I welcome any suggestions.
Thanks!
ortho help
I have done ortho clinic in the past, just not 100% of the time.
I previously did multispcialty for many years which mostly consisted of family practice with an occational specialty thrown in to break the monotomy.
I would not say I am nervous about 100% ortho but I am "cautiously optimistic". Since it seems likeall I would be doing in the immediate future I was wondering if I should invest in the books etc.
Thanks for the input and offer to help.
Ortho
IMHO Ortho is the easiest of all unless it's urology. An ortho book mighth make it easier for you...like Stedman's. If you do ops think carpenter...hammer, screws, nails, etc. You can use the Stedman's Word Book to look up say "screw" or "Pin" or "nail" to get the specific name. I would highly recommend it. Good luck to ya.
don't type double spaces. Type single. Then no one will be cheated.
x
How does Dragon work?
Has anyone used "Dragon" VR - and if so, how does it work? Is it worth shelling out the big bucks for?
Dragon-Medical 7
Got mine on e-bay for half of Softscan.
I use Dragon 7 and love it, BUT
This takes months to train right and lots of patience. I have carpal tunnel clear up to my elbows. Had to do something (not surgery) and got myself a Logitech trackball. No more chasing my mouse. My thumb does all the work. I love it.
I tried re-dictating to Dragon...
I bought the latest best version, souped it up with KnowBrainer and devoted 3 solid months to training it to my voice and building a huge vocabulary. I could still type circles around it. Editing is extremely bulky and slow. Also don't think you can have your docs dictate a page and then train Dragon to do their speech direct. First of all, they will expect you do to charge less since "the computer" is doing all your work. Second, you will be spending tons of time doing further tweaking and training to get Dragon anywhere near up to par to actually get any production out of it. All of which is not only frustrating as h---, but you don't get paid for it. Now, don't take this to mean that VR won't take over transcription. Big companies use a different platform with the Dragon engine - one in which they have spent a lot of time figuring out how to make it quick and easy to edit...oh, the end is in sight, all right...
Dragon Speaking
I am totally baffled at how "you" can use Dragon Speaking when it is the doctor's voice that you are using. How can you do that? How can you edit someone else's voice? I have been wondering how this works for a while, so figured this is a good time to ask. TIA
Things to consider about Dragon
I took a class at the local junior college just to see how the program worked. I would suggest that you try it out as rigorously as possible before you buy it, even if a lot of people tell you it works well. Will it work with your voice? This is a serious question. It does not work well with all voices, particularly female voices, and it doesn't matter how many times you read the selections to train it. Make sure you try all the commands as well as regular speech. I never could get it to understand *select* which was the first step to doing anything else like bold, underline, delete. etc. Be prepared to have to retrain it if you have a cold/allergies or yelled yourself hoarse at your kid's game. Know that if it continues not to work at a particular task, you will get frustrated, your voice will change and things will go downhill from there. Whether it *works* or not may also depend on why you want it. If you have carpal tunnel really bad, then any little thing may help keep you employed and it would be worth it to you even at a level someone else found unacceptable. If you want to use it with other software, for example DocQScribe, make sure you ask your employer's Technical Service people if it is even possible. I had fun with the class, but I wouldn't buy the product. That was the consensus of the class. Out of 20 people tops, 2 got it to work well, 2 thought it had possibilities and the rest of us said *not ready for primetime.*
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Definitely, but only after a lot of voice training. After that, though, it did very well and typed a lot faster than I could ever type. It never worked well for medical, but was great for radiology. If you don't mind me asking, who do you work for?
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