It Teaches You More Than Just MT

Posted By: MidwestMT on 2007-09-05
In Reply to: Does everyone here own an AAMT BOS? - Curiouser and Curiouser

The BOS gave me a setpoint to go from in doing work for all sorts of clients--legal, focus groups, interviews, etc. I've used it in so many ways that are not just for medical dictation. Its order and logic creates a beautiful backdrop for adapting its rules and style in all kinds of transcription. Absolutely could not do without this book, though it goes without saying we all know an employer's choice in formatting comes first though. Still, best to have a guide book to start with.

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Does everyone here own an AAMT BOS? - Curiouser and Curiouser
- It Teaches You More Than Just MT - MidwestMT
- Yes, and I use it. - nm
- I succumbed, then sold it - wsd
  - SO true! My company says they adhere strictly - - Flibertygibbit
- No. - Msla MT
- I use mine, too. I think you should get one. Not overly expensive. nm - ME
- Yes. And I use it. - MSMT
- Yes - it helped w/abbreviations, etc. - (sm)
  - BTW-whether or not the book is a "conspiracy," - (sm)
- Nope. None of my doctors are concerned with someone else's - sm
- Yup. It's required reading, as far as I'm concerned. - MGM
- I got one last year, only used it ONCE. (sm) - Flibertygibbit
- Bought one when MQ changed the rules and required - kate
  - Kate, when or where was that free DL? I'm an MQer & I missed it. (nm) - RSG
    - It was on QNet during MT week. Don't know if it is still - kate
- Yep, I have one. NM - Countdown Camper
- i resisted for years, thinking i didn't need it. - sm
- Never heard of it until coming to this site. nm - AnnieM!AnnieM!
- Nope - Okie MT
  - No I don't - LinK
- Yep..try half.com or eBay for used ones. nm - Got mine!
  - Yeah, company required it. - Hayseed
    - Just like trying to buy original factory parts for a -(sm) - San Francisco
      - This is true. Hope they don't update it again for many - moons to come! nm
        I don't care if they DO 'update' it..... (sm) - San Francisco

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