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...that seems to have changed. I always put "metacarpophalangeal" before, but almost every doc I transcribe for these days says, very clearly "metacarpal phalangeal." I put the hyphen in because the words should be connected and that is the only way I can do it without changing what the doctor says.

Your book may list "carpophalangeal" as a word, but I am a former x-ray tech and I can tell you that none of the carpal bones attach directly to the phalanges. There is a metacarpal between the carpal bones and the phalanges. If you will look at a hand x-ray, there is a good 2-3" or more (filled by the metacarpal) between the carpal bones and the proximal phalanx of each digit.

That's why you can't depend solely on "word books." If they don't have a definition, you cannot be sure they are correct.

• abduction
  
• activity
  
• adduction
  
• air-fluid level
  
• airborne radioactivity
  
• angiocardiogram
  
• anteroposterior
  
• arteriogram
  
• arthrogram
  
• atom
  
• atomic mass
  
• atomic mass unit
  
• atomic number
  
• attenuation

• betatron
  
• Becquerel (Bq)
  
• binding energy
  
• Bohler calcaneal angle
  
• brachytherapy
  
• build-up

• cardiothymic silhouette (on chest x-ray)
  
• cholangiogram
  
• cholecystogram
  
• cineradiography
  
• Compton effect
  
• computed tomography
  
• contrast studies
  
• curie

• decay constant
  
• dose

• echocardiography
  
• electron volt (eV)
  
• electrostatic field
  
• element
  
• eversion
  
• excited state
  
• exposure
  
• extension

• film badge
  
• flexion
  
• fluence, particle
  
• fluorescence
  
• fluoroscopy

• gamma camera
  
• genetically significant dose (GSD)
  
• gray (Gy)
  
• ground state

• half value layer
  
• half-life
  
• hysterosalpingogram

• in vitro
  
• in vivo
  
• interstitial therapy
  
• interventional radiology
  
• intracavitary therapy
  
• inversion
  
• ion
  
• ionization
  
• ionization
  
• ionizing radiation
  
• irradiation
  
• isobars
  
• isomers
  
• isotones
  
• isotope

• Kerley('s) [s/l curly] A, B, or C lines
  
• Kerma

• lateral decubitus
  
• lethal
  
• linear accelerator
  
• linear energy transfer (LET)
  
• lymphangiogram

• magnetic resonance imaging
  
• mass attenuation coefficient
  
• mass effect
  
• mass energy absorption coefficient
  
• mass stopping power
  
• megavoltage
  
• mucositis
  
• myelogram
  
• myelosuppression

• nuclear medicine
  
• nucleon
  
• nuclide
  
• oblique

• orthovoltage

• pair production
  
• palliative
  
• perfusion studies
  
• photoelectric effect
  
• positron-emission tomography
  
• posteroanterior
  
• prone
  
• pyelogram

• quality factor (Q)

• rad
  
• radiation
  
• radioactive contamination
  
• radioactive decay
  
• radioactive equilibrium
  
• radioimmunoassay
  
• radioisotope
  
• radiology
  
• radiolucent
  
• radionuclide
  
• radiopaque
  
• radiopharmaceutical
  
• radioresistant
  
• radiosensitive
  
• radiotherapy
  
• recumbent
  
• rem
  
• roentgen (R)
  
• roentgenology

• scintillation camera
  
• sestamibi
  
• SI
  
• Sievert (Sv)
  
• sonogram
  
• specific activity
  
• specific ionization
  
• stopping power
  
• supine

• teletherapy
  
• tenth-value layer (or thickness)
  
• therapeutic
  
• tomography
  
• tracer studies
  
• tram tracking (on chest x-ray)

• ultrasonography
  
• ultrasound
  
• uptake

• venogram
  
• ventilation studies

• xeroradiography

Then outsources like us are getting ripped off...

I barely make $5 for 8 hours.. you think that's fair. .. cause I sure *&%# don't.

Software is the computer interface that allows you to perform a certain task, in this case, FTP software allows your computer to connect to an FTP site. If you're looking for an FTP site that is secure, you will more than likely have to pay for it. You can try www.ftptogo.com, although it is not free, it is a good site.

I am testing for a company and I need a good website with Opthamology terminology?

Thanks

FTP is (very) basically a secure connection to the client's mainframe.  It is like your computer picking up a phone and dialing the employer's system.  Once you are connected the only thing you have to do it keep the window open and the connection should stay active.

FTP is faster than a connection through the internet because it makes your computer a part of the actual system, instead of just a satellite.  Think of it like a meeting: the internet is a group of people just standing around talking, anyone can just pass by and listen in and hear all or part of the conversation.  FTP is like a closed and sound-proof conference room where only those in the room can hear.  Yes, there are ways to breach the room, but they are much more difficult and, for most, too much of a pain to bother with. 

The client should give you information how to use their FTP, but to understand, learn DOS commands (remember that from the 80's?).  FTP is easy to learn but confusing if you don't understand DOS.  Beyond that I can't really help you without a set of instructions and a netmeeting :)

I really dislike the company.  Years and years ago I worked for a small local MTSO.  I wanted to work at home and she wouldn't let me so I quit.  I did tell her I would work PT at home only if she needed help and I knew she needed the help, but she was ticked at me and wouldn't give me any work.  About 2 months later she called me practically begging me to work for her, and I did.

I have applied to a company and been offered a position but turned it down and then have gone back later and applied again, but I haven't actually worked for a company and then asked to go back.

It is frequently recommended here to not quit one job before you have time to test the waters on the other, just in case. 

I would reapply or call them.  The worst they can do is say no. 

Lots of psych terms and phrases on this one.

http://medicaltranscriptionwordhelp.googlepages.com/psychiatricterminology

My husband might be diagnosed with oral cancer.   He has had a lump in his cheek for awhile and wasn't really concerned about it until he went to the doctor for a check-up.  The doc is sending him to have it looked at more thoroughly.  Any words of encouragement or anyone that has gone through this.  Thanks 

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Some of you might remember that I'm working for my BIL doing chemical dependency training videos (transcribing them).

Well, I came across a term that I'm unfamiliar with.  I did a websearch and found this website.  Thought others might find it helpful so decided to post it.

http://www.nicd.us/drugstreetandslangterms.html

Happy MT week!

Chickadee

Rather I should say my husband's.  He was diagnosed 6 years ago with stage III colorectal cancer.  Very advanced out of the bowel wall.  They did not think they could cure it, but did say maybe remission.  I was floored and in tears always.  My hubby was a young man, 50.  He had been misdiagnosed by several other doctors and it had reached a very large size by the time it was found.  It was found by a doctor I did transcription for.  This was God's intervention, because I feel this wonderful doctor was  put in our lives to save my husband.  He came and asked me several times to do his transcription and I was so busy I turned him down, but he was such a nice man, I finally said okay.  Well I was talking to him and I mentioned my husband's problem and he said to bring him into the office.  This doctor found the cancer on my husband's first visit.  We had a wonderful surgeon and a wonderful oncologist.  (By the way, all except the surgeon were ESLs so I love doing ESLs now, have a soft touch for them.) 

My husband had a very large cancer.  They were very concerned.  We sought alternative therapies, in addition to traditional therapies of chemo and radiation.  He had a 6-hour surgery, blood transfusions twice, blood clots, DVT, abscesses, etc.  It was touch and go, I felt.  Like being  on a rollercoaster.  We prayed and prayed.  We spent lots of money on alternative therapies that we researched on the internet.  Also he had conventional therapy, except had to stop the chemo because of low blood counts. 

Well my hubby is still alive today, no sign of the cancer.  In the doctor's consultation letter he uses the word "amazing" about not finding ANY sign of cancer during the surgery.  Everything was just dead tissue, they could find no viable cancer, just friable tissue.  I really believe that with the help of prayer, the angels, God, alternative and natural therapies, plus excellent regular medical treatment, a  positive attitude and creative visualization (which my husband also used) that it saved his life.  We moved 3000 miles after that cancer to where we always wanted to live in the mountains on a farm, both our dreams. I feel like I am living in heaven.  I don't get too worried about what is going on at transcription companies, just do my work, because are so much more important things to concentrate on. 

Very little gets either of us down anymore because we learned the hard way what is truly important in life.  My three children have their dad still and I still have my husband.

Good luck and I am praying for you.  Remember, cancer IS curable.