Very sorry if I'm creating the wrong impression...sm
Posted By: TechSupport on 2009-03-07
In Reply to: that piece a little further down - deenibeeni
This post will be a little long - my apologies in advance.
First, I wasn't "discounting" the dslextreme suggestion per se. However, the OP had already indicated that her phone company couldn't provide DSL, and if the phone company can't physically configure a line for DSL no other company like dslextreme, which has to rely on the phone company provisioning the line, can provide it either. I should have been more explanatory in my response, but then I suppose I would have been "preachy".
As for whole "preachy" thing and the "belarc" post sounding like a magazine article, I write the way I write. It's true that I've written many articles on technical subjects, so perhaps that style has crept into my forum posts as well. What I'm trying to do is to include as much information as possible in my posts so that I'm not just leaving everyone with more questions than answers. Sometimes, a little information just confuses people while a little more information would have made it clearer.
In other words, I'll plead guilty to sometimes trying to teach, but I have no gospel that I'm trying to preach. Perhaps you'll make that distinction in the future.
Maybe it would help if you knew a little about me. I've been in the transciption industry for over 25 years, and in that time I've sat in most of the "seats", including production, QA, supervision, management and tech support. The latter is most relevant here, so I'll go further to explain that I've always had an interest in the technologies that we use and have invested literally $tens of thousands in taking everything from college courses to certification "bootcamps" to seminars having to do with telecommunications, networking, operating systems, PC maintenance, computer security and even digital forensics. I've also done quite a bit of HIPAA training. If you'd care for a list of the training I've had, I'll be happy to provide it if you reply by email.
I don't say this for any other reason than to point out that I don't come on this forum for any other reason than to share what I've learned with the members of the forum. If it's not helpful to post on the forum, I have other things to do than posting and I'm sure members have other things to do than reading the posts.
Personally, I think it's a shame when anyone who has something of value to offer and does so voluntarily finds that they're being attacked on "style points". When you commented on my Belarc post, my only thought was, "Yes, but did you download and run it, or did you let all that other junk get in your way?" If it's the latter, you're the loser, not me.
...and now, as I said, I have other things to do. Have a nice day!
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Wow - I think she's wrong. It is an impression whether there are multiple
I didn't find it in my BOS-2E...I don't think you will.
Sounds like you need to get another 1-2 QA opinions and then to the QA manager.
wrong, wrong, wrong. work is being outsourced because of $. period. not because of unqualified MTs
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I was under the same impression...
When I started with MQ about 4 years ago, I asked the difference between SE and employee; I was told that if the work was low, the SE would not get any, the employee would. 
This is my understanding of their policy. Sorry, but can't remember the recruiter's name I talked with. Good day!
I got the impression
that they are a self-serving group when I belonged to them. A few of the people in the administration seem to be okay, but mostly the top dogs have a "How can you dare to question me because I know what is good for you" attitude.
Been there, done that, and left a group because of that attitude.
Not much we can do about the AAMT since they seem to have the power because nobody else is trying to get our interest. The AAMT will have us all working for a nickel a line soon. Once that apprenticeship proposal becomes law, we will sink to the bottom of the pool.
I was under the same impression, but (sm)
vet told me just last week that the only stipulation was they had to be 2 pounds.
Yea, I get the impression they know
they try to overcome their English language incompetence by being demanding with ridiculous commas, semicolons, period, run-on sentences and sentences that basically make absolutely no sense at all. I get one guy who drives me nuts....he repeats himself every third sentence or so, but I just keep putting the same stuff down..after all, I get paid for those ridiculous grammatical errors.
I think you have the impression
with getting rid of someone who is not doing their job, which is not at all what I was saying.. even re-read what you responded to in order to be sure I didn't put something in there that sounded nasty. lol. Actually I suggested to her if she is having to proof all that work, then she may as well hire someone else and proof them with the hope they will work out.
I totally agree with getting rid of someone if they are not producing quality work. I have 10+ years experience and I learn something new every day and I'm sure I will continue to. I think there are other factors that should be considered too. I know there are some doctors who are easy to pick up and others who take much longer. I edited when I worked in a hospital setting and there were times when someone, who had typed a certain doctor for six months daily, would have a difficult time picking up a certain phrase on occasion but was easy for ME to get because I was way more familiar with that doctor. I would rather have an MT send a blank to me than to guess. Every account I have worked on has different requirements. I will say after years of working on one account and having that in my head, it is hard to just flip the switch automatically when changing to another.
I completely understand you wanting work that is perfected. I would think there would have to be a happy medium to all of it as far as employers who need to be more communicative with what they need from their MTs and employers who don't take into consideration why there is a problem.
There are some MTs out there, I do not care how often you show them mistakes, are either just not going to get it or just don't care and there are others who, if you communicate to them what it is you need, may end up being just what you need.
I also agree with whoever posted that in order to run a good business, you need to have quality work going out and if someone is consistently making errors, something should be done to correct the situation, whether it be get rid of the person or put them on some sort of probation period.
I also agree with testing before hiring. I have worked with plenty of MTs who have plenty of experience but do shoddy work.
no shrug, JMO
Do you get the impression..
That the former AAMT is trying to dumb down the English language for the foreign MT? Sheesh, what happened to just plain old good English and grammer skills. They are getting thrown out with the wash.
Same impression I got
I get the feeling the doctor's office might have been trying to save a few bucks and having staff multitask or something.
I thought about giving some small advice til I saw the 'government assistance' comment. I figure that's likely where she's heading anyway.
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I am looking for a way to create a sample report and put ?? in the places where changes would be made, using a control key to jump from ?? to ?? i.e. This ?? year-old ?? patient.....Blood pressure ??, pulse ??, temperature ??, ETC.
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Can someone tell me how to create a resume on MTStars. Thanks
Creating glossaries
To create glossaries, the first option would be to import your AutoCorrect file. Right-click on Phrases and go to Importer and click on the AutoCorrect option and follow the prompts.
The next option would be to do a compilation as suggested in the previous post. To do a compilation, right-click on the glossary list and select "Multiple File Compilation" and then follow the prompts.
With regards to not seeing any matching phrases in your advisories: What glossary are you currently using? What are you typing for a short form? Do you see anything in the advisories at all?
It may be easiest to troubleshoot over the phone. Please feel free to call us at 781-272-3200 ext 2 with any questions and we can help get you started. We are here Monday-Friday 9am-5pm eastern time. You can always email us as well.
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Actually I get the impression that they think they are NOTHING and have to make something up
sad, sad, sad
IMPRESSION(S): heading
I was told this morning by QA that if there are multiple listings under the 'IMPRESSION' heading, it should be changed to 'IMPRESSIONS'....does this sound weird to anyone else? I can understand DIAGNOSES, but I thought the 'impression' was THE impression of the doctor...? I cannot find this in the AAMT BOS. Please help....blonde MT here, LOL.
No, I didn't get that impression..sm
from you at all. Sorry if it sounded like that. I was just giving my POV on the topic.
It's every bit as important that the MTSO communicates the problem, and as far as the dictation, yes, some people just aren't a good fit for some types. That's not necessarily a bad thing.
That's why feedback from the MTSO is important and necessary for the MT to learn. I dislike when MTSOs do not take the time to provide it, which is why I do. It's something that benefits all in the long run, even if it takes more time in the short run.
I don’t think she gave the impression
of working for a MTSO. I personally thought the amount she was saying was that she did have her own accts. The question was how much you make, not whether you were your own boss or working for others.
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Need help creating a go-to function in Word...
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Would really appreciate any pointers, or even links/websites where I might be able to find simplified information on how to do this. I am a little "behind the times" and not very experienced on much besides typing at this point. I will be changing direction soon and need to update my ways of doing things.
Thank you in advance for any tips or direction. 
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Using Word 2002, you would do this by creating a field in the report. First, you must enable Field Codes by going to Tools, Options, View, under Show check Field Codes and Shading Always. Then hit OK.
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To use the Go To Button field in your report, to land in this field when transcribing, use F11. This will place your cursor right in the Go To Field box in your report. As soon as you starting typing, the Go To Field box will be replaced with the text. This field is very useful when you only need to fill in text in a paragraph. I use it all the time in my templates to save time. And we all know time is money in this business.
Of course, these instructions could be slightly different in other versions of Word. I use Word 2002. But this is the basic concept of setting up a field in a document.
I hope this is of some help to you.javascript:editor_insertHTML('text',' ');
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I am fairly new to the business. I am currently transcribing part-time for a local clinic. I learned that the clinic will be accepting bids for a new contract position. I have never drawn up a bid. Do not know the first thing about it. I have someone who can help me with that. What I would appreciate any suggestions or advice on are:
1. What to charge per line? Will picking up and dropping off tapes at 3 sites. Will be transcribing outpatient clinic and radiology reports.
2. Turn around time? Current contractor has 3 days. The contract in place states 24 hours but they have been lenient lately.
3. Would it be accurate to figure 30% for taxes and 20% for benefits?
I appreciate any and all advice. Anything I have forgotten, please let me know!
Thank you for suggestions. 
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As always, my gratitude!
I didn't get that impression; just thought you were
trying to be helpful on your own free time which is a very thoughtful gesture. :)
Are you creating a template or form letter? Then try this. sm
Your message makes me think that you're trying to create some kind of form. If so, try these steps.
View, Toolbars, Forms. You will now have a toolbar that makes creating the form much easier for you. Mouse over each button to see what it does but it sounds to me like you'll use the text form field button the most. Finish creating your template/form and click on the padlock on the toolbar to lock your form. Save it.
Now, you can just hit tab to move between the fields to make filling it in faster. Hope this helps.
But at least with straight you're creating a document, not -
correcting one a machine did. I just get so bored proofreading, that I think correcting VR would put me to sleep.
Also, doesn't editing pay a lot less per line than straight transcription?
India and China will undoubtedly be creating
Just as the blue collar workers in manufacturing can be replaced, in this global setting, so can the entire corporations - I give them 10 years before the enterprising businessmen in China, India (whereever US CEOs have fled to gain access to slave labor) steal the info and create their own companies and compete as they certainly would be happy with a fraction of the American CEOs income.
Great tool for creating shortcuts
I just found this really great site with a tool on it for counting the repeated phrases in documents which we as MTs can use to make shortcuts!
here it is: http://medicaltranscriptionexpandproductive.blogspot.com/
Why does the admin of this board leave the impression that I
I replied to the post above that says I have lied.
My post where I replied with information to show I had not lied was removed - I figured because I put the recruiter's name and phone number (which the rude poster had requested) so I reposted and gave directions on how to reach that same information/recruiter I received the information from.
Now that second post has been removed where I reposted and only put that it was a specific state recruiter of MQ who told me such information.
So why is MTStars administrator wanting to give the readers of this board the impression that it is a lie that MQ cuts off work to SE when work is low, yet does not tell the SEs?
I have not lied. It is what I was told when I called. I think it's information people considering that company should know and probably do not know.
I have not been ugly to MQ and I have not been inappropriate. I merely shared a policy I found quite interesting and important.
I hope you give explanation here for your action. I thought this board was for transcriptionists.
Thank you.
I was under the impression that a floppy can't hold much. I like the thought ...sm
that I can take this with me. Has anyone here been able to put all their expansions on just a floppy? Thank you once again. Also, the price I read is about 199.00 for shorthand. Is there anywhere where I could be buy this for less? thanks.
...sigh... and don't bother creating a 2nd email acct. nm
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You've still got that junior high school impression
that K-Mart is beneath anyone with any social status or money, hmmm? Retail managers make pretty good money. K-Mart was a booming retail store until Sam's Club and WalMart came to town, and Martha Stewart started her insider trading. They still pay decent money to their management.
I use ASS for Assessment, and wimp for Impression for one hosp that starts with a "w".
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I use ASS for Assessment, and WIMP for Impression for one hosp that starts with a "w".
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I typed a report on the wrong patient as the doc keyed in the wrong info, SM
He later said the correct patient's name and I SWEAR to this day I made the changes but somehow the report when through without the correct patient and changes made. I still remember that incident.
Fantasia wrong??? Haven't seen the OP's CD, couldn't have been too wrong.
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It's about morality - not censorship! Right is right and wrong is wrong!
nm
As far as it being wrong, well who defines right and wrong? On the
other hand, what if he were doing the same thing? How would you feel? I think that should answer your question.
You SUPPOSE it was wrong! It was way wrong.
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you are wrong
it is harder to prosecute someone in a murder trial w/o a body, but not impossible. It is a case that would be based on circumstantial evidence. Perfectly legal and done before.
YOU TOOK THAT UP WRONG
I have lectured her. She knows we are against it. My husband and I do not drink at all. What I was saying is she can sit here and tell me she is not drinking which she has said she does not but I know better. I know every kid drinks at collegea and no I don't like it. I know her room mate drinks and my daughter has told me. There is nothing I can do about it if she is at college 100 miles away. She clains she does not drink. She has been told she has to pay the consequences if something happens. I tell her not to drink but if she does it won't be my fault because she should know better. I can lecture her at home by not allowing it in my home. I know a few of her home friends drink and I have told her if the parents ask me if it is so I will not lie. Obviously you don't have teenagers. Also Natalie's parents could have lectured her to about drinking but obviously she did it anyway.
WRONG AGAIN
to 'study and show thyself approved...rightly dividing the word of Truth'.
Well, I don't think you are doing anything wrong ...
I've been with these companies 3-1/2 and 2-1/2 years.
Do you know which accounts at your company are large or have a lot of overtime? I would ask to be put onto a super large hospital account as a primary. Being a large hospital account and/or overtime requirements will tell you how much work is usually there.
I have been very fortunate on my accounts but I asked for large hospital accounts up front for that very reason....????
Ur wrong...
Been an MT for 10 years and with MQ for 8...so much for assuming...
please, if you think something is wrong...sm
do whatever you can to get the person help. My nephew was bipolar/scitzophrenic (s/p?) and we didn't know until it was too late. Please try to help this person...it's hard to live with the consequences if you don't. Good luck and I will be praying for you and your friend.
Wrong!
I will take it to heart if it is from the administrator. The post was addressed to her.
what's wrong with me
I'm wondering what's wrong with me too. I just did 50 exams and realized I put the date of service 8-15-04 on all of them. Fessed up when I realized. I try to work when I don't feel well and this is what happens. Darn.
No, you are wrong
They have known about this being a potential disaster since Betsy in 1963, but since it was such a monumental task, and people in, for example, Washington State or Idaho, (just an example folks) would not have wanted their tax dollars being spent to fix the levees in New Orleans, and the senators and congressmen in these other 51 states wouldn't push it, because it was not a popular thing to do.
You are wrong!
Your eyes are mistaking - She never got out of her lawn chair - it is stuck to her butt because she is so darn fat and she can barely run at all, it is more of like a wobble, wobble, wobble!
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