results/decisions/outcome
Posted By: Patti on 2007-12-04
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Okay so my curiosity gets the best of me and when everyone receives our opinions whether good, bad or indifferent I would sometimes like to know what you decided and what the outcome is -- i.e. rural hospital -- let us know what you decidied and if you take it a month or so later how it goes -- but that is me, I always like to know the outcome. Patti
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I like to know the outcome of certain posts also nm
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Has anyone ever used Transcription Matchmaker? If so, were you happy with the outcome? nm
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ditto and agree with similar outcome and plan
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Decisions, decisions, decisions
Hi. I work at a large national company and have a certain quota I must reach each pay period. If that quota is met, then I am reimbursed for my phone line, or actually in my case, DSL service. However, I have seen companies looking to hire and it is emphasized that DSL or phone lines are the responsibility of the Transcriptionist working at home. With that being said, I don't think there is a "right" or "wrong" way to go about this. For obvious reasons, the transcriptionist will be delighed to have you pay for it though:)
decisions decisions
I understand your fear. You would be leaving a very secure position and heading somewhat into the "unknown" of working at home, but overall in my opinion, I'd take the home job. Your office sounds lovely! However, I feel that way because I have chosen to work at home to be with my 3 kids and have never regretted my decision. I wouldn't have missed a minute, even on the days when I had little or no work, the system was down, etc. Just my personal choice I guess. I think you have to decide which is more important to you - being with your family, or a very secure job. Just follow your "gut" on this one.
decisions, decisions
These are hard decisions, aren't they? Take a few minutes (or a few hours if necessary) and do the math. Get the numbers in front of you on paper. Exactly how much more money is it? Is that the bottom line? What is really most important to you? This can be a very high stress job. If you make less, but enough, and the stress is a lot less, that is valuable in itself.
Decisions and Consequences
We each made our own decisions to get us into our current situation - in every aspect of our life...married, single, living together, divorced. Only those who have lost their loved one had no hand in that particular situation. We each made our own decisions to get us into our current job. We each make our own decisions to stay in our jobs or move. We each make our own decisions how to spend our money, how much to make (yes, you can make more with more work or better paying jobs, etc.), how much to save or not. We each decide what kind of personality we want to have, how we want to treat others and sometimes we even learn how we want others to treat us. We know exactly what we are doing when we make decisions on actions ... Let's stop knocking each other's decisions.
Consequences - We each DID in fact choose our consequences by our actions or lack of .. but sometimes we did not know exactly the consequences we would get, for whatever reason. Let's be compassionate toward each others consequences.
Every single one of us makes mistakes -- have, do, and will. Let's be supportive and compassionate and tolerant -- doesn't mean we have to jump for joy or be falsly nice, but be compassionate and show tolerance for opinions and situations that we are not familiar with (and sometimes that we, in fact, ARE familiar with).
There's too much stress in this world for us to be in such a hyperexcitable state, ready to jump to conclusions, willing to inflict insults and wound others.
I, for one, will certainly start by apologizing for anything on these boards that I have personally written that personally insulted anyone. It was never my intention to do that.
Let's be a more refreshing, energizing place to visit instead of what we have been over the last few days and/or posts!!?!?!??!!?! 
Well, everyone has to make their own decisions.
I know I could not live with myself if I put a stranger's needs before the welfare of my family. It's right to help the unfortunate in whatever way you can, but there are other ways than inviting possible tragedy into your own home.
Well, all decisions should be so simple! SM
The very best of wishes to you. It can work great--The key to making it work great is organization and self discipline. I presume like almost all of us you'll be paid on a production basis instead of the salary you were used to?
You may find it works best to split your workday into blocks, with the assistance of your husband, of course. An hour before the babies wake (if there IS one!), 3 hours while a babysitter watches them, 2 hours at night. That sort of thing.
Interruptions absolutely kill production and turn workdays from 6 hours of intensive work into those 12-hour marathons people complain about.
Let us know how it's going for you.
Judges who can't make decisions to (sm)
save their rears really bug me. The judge (a female) assigned to my divorce and subsequent custody battles, etc., could not ever make a firm decision....continuations, etc. What a joke. I'm right there with ya. And people, for the record, lie out the wazoo in court.
People get killed EVERYDAY by making bad decisions. If you go to work
driving while you are intoxicated or sleepy you are more likely to get in an accident. Do you deserve it? I dunno. Maybe people should just use their brains and they would not become victims or killed. Your logic is flawed and you are comparing apples to oranges. How about this? If you wear skimpy clothes and get drunk and hang out with drunk people instead of dressing a little more modestly and keeping your mind sober, who is more likely to be raped? It is logical that consequences of your behavior will decide your fate.
8 and 9 year olds do not have the maturity to make decisions like this. That's why they have pare
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the results
Well, it seems that there is a fairly even distribution of MTs amongst many age groups. I did not expect there to be so many younger MTs. Thanks you for your replies.
lab results
Any good websites for ranges of lab results? Thanks for any info...
lab results
Thanks so much!!
I use OpenOffice with the same results. sm
I do the same thing in open office. I cut and paste every report into one document, check character count, and divide by 65. It always comes out close, in my favor.
I think the reason it comes out with more than what DQS does is because we do get paid for any demographics we have to type in ourselves, like dates, or if the demos don't import.
But I still have trouble doing the lines I did before DQS.
very pleased with results (sm)
I had never heard of it until I read it on the post a few days ago. Finally got around to trying it last night. Felt great. I made the mistake of using too much water at first too but then I tried again with just a tiny bit of water and used a cotton ball to apply. Awesome. I was pretty sold on the Mary Kay Microdermabrasion which I use about once a week. Now I may not restock on that product and it is not cheap. I bought the store brand aspirin and it worked great. Thanks to the person who brought it to this message board.
Research results
I checked on finasteride, and unfortunately it does not have great results for male acne. And it occasionally causes gynecomastia. BUT, here is a link to a cystic acne heater device:
http://www.myzeno.com/index2.htm?sckw=acne&scsrc=google&scgeo=national&sccrtv=nzad-zc90oai24h-bzoagns
Good results! sm
Just a fluid/material filled cyst but still need to see oncologist this week. The mammo didn't hurt at all. I thought it was going to be horrible but I found it to be less pressure than a BP cuff. All in all, it was a very positive experience. My only beef is that I was a diagnostic and not a screening, I didn't get a candy bar and a card! Thanks for all your good thoughts.
MRI results-does this sound right?
TESTS: MRI results show the low back has degenerative changes, L4-L5; disk material and facets that lie adjacent to the descending left L5 nerve root without definitive compression. The MRI of his surgical spine shows grade 1 anterolisthesis of C5 on C6 and C6 on C7 with disk osteophytes posteriorly. There is flattening of the cord at these levels.
Testing results
I just tested with one of the nationals. I have never before had to do this and did receive the results (97%). Does anyone know if this includes the objective portion or only the transcribed reports?
Thanks for your input.
They only show the results
of the most successful ones. I had some reconstructive surgery once and was shown a book of people who this plastic surgeon had worked on. Later, when I was being fit for a prosthesis, that person showed me pictures. She told me then. My picture was never part of the portfolio of those which were the "wow, what a difference group."
If they showed you pictures of what you probably would look like (with the difference being minimal), they would lose a lot of business because you wouldn't bother spending the money for something that even when people know you had something done, they can't even tell.
Guaranteed positive results.
It seems people everywhere are looking for positivity - especially in light of the Katrina disaster, on top of the 9/11 anniversary, the Iraq war, tensions in every aspect of our life. I'm going to share a personal mantra of mine that has helped me in the past, is soothing me now, and will greatly benefit me in the future as well.
Fasting can be looked at in different ways. Most of the time, we think of it purely toward food and most of the time associate it with religion. Fasting, however, is really a drawing back, holding back, purposefully now allowing full satisfaction. You can do this in any and all aspects of your life. Fasting as a way of life can change your life -- it has mine.
By not allowing myself to fully satisfy whatever aspect I am engaging, I make room for personal growth and fulfillment from that innate resource of the soul. I recognize God as my maker, my Father, my Savior. Some recognize other forms of higher power. I can speak from MY experience, my beliefs, that fasting in areas of your life as a way of living will grant Him room to give you satisfaction and fulfillment beyond what you could have achieved without it.
You can fast with money -- don't buy everything you want to with the last $5 in your hand, give it away. Give it to some worthy cause. Give it to church. Buy diapers or food for a local shelter. Don't take all your money for just yourself.
You can fast with time -- give 30 minutes a week to read stories to children at the library, to visit a nursing home and play checkers or just talk and hold the hands of people who have no control over their fate, or volunteer with CASA or a battered women's shelter, or even a school to help with room mothers or watch traffic at the high school, etc. Don't take all your time for just yourself.
You can fast with your intellect -- give an hour a week to work on changing a problem in your community, your state, your local government, your school district, this nation, this world. Use your mind and determine a value really close to your heart and then use your intellect to understand where you can help and do so. Don't take all your intellectual energy for just yourself.
You can fast spiritually -- give an hour or two a week in prayer for simply thanks. It takes the focus off YOU. It puts it on OTHERS. It directs your attention away from what you are inundated with all the time. Don't take all your prayer time for just yourself.
Of course, you can fast with food as well. Wednesdays are the middle of the work week and perhaps you could do a juice fast (only juice/water) for the day, or fast from something you usually indulge in, or just simply decide to always leave food uneaten on your plate every meal. Do it with the remembrance of the millions who die every single day from not having food to eat. Do it to recognize that we have it all right here in our own backyard. Do it to recognize the choice you have of whether you WANT to eat, what you want to eat, how much you want, etc. Maybe you will fast a meal and send the makings of one to a shelter or to a family in need. Don't take all the food just for yourself.
The list can go on and on and on. It truly works. You can start really really small and if you want to increase what you are enjoying, you've a base to start on. Start with $5 a payperiod to invest in others; 30 minutes a week to give to others; 30 minutes a week studying and working toward resolution of a problem in your world somewhere; 30 minutes a week of prayer for others; a meal a week for others.
Trust me, it is a different type of sacrifice. One that only offers positive results and they are guaranteed for everyone.
Guaranteed positive results
Thank you for such a wonderful post. I know that this is true. I've tried and have been successful in teaching my children that it is important to give and help others but I find myself slacking in these areas recently. With my health problems I feel I have been mired down in self-pity but with your post to remind me what it's all about, perhaps I will be able to get back on track. Thank you again - your post has been a blessing.
You will definately see great results
within a week or two. It's a great workout, easy, and definately will give you results. Stick with it and you will be very pleased. I love pilates
American Idol Results.....SOON
The results are in............who is leaving American Idol tonight? We will know in about 30 minutes from now. My feeling is that either Kevin or Kellie are going home tonight......I like Kellie, but she really doesn't have the voice like the others, and Kevin, well, he speaks for himself - CHICKEN LITTLE - LOLOLOLOL!
I see it coming down to Chris and Kathryn!!!!!!!!
Preliminary good results...sm
Mammo and ultrasound were clear as of when I left the hospital an hour ago. Already had an appointment set up with the specialist and they wanted me to keep that. So we'll see what he has to say on Thursday. Thanks for the good thoughts, everyone.
And just a suggestion, next time don't get results yourself
and wait until you see the doctor. Good luck!
Congrats!!! Did you not get your results instantly like with the CMT?
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And wasn't it a violation for her to even ASK for the results from someone other than her doc? Th
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The search results are more specific.
Having custom search helps because it narrows down your search results to the most relevant ones, since it emphasizes health related and MT related websites.
Had knee MRI - "erosion of meniscus" results (sm)
as I was told by the nurse who phoned in the results. I will be referred to an orthopedist for further new. Anyone had this or any info on it?
Same neg results, but no Metabolift. Gotta xercise and eat less! nm
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Anyone here do Windsor Pilates? Are you getting results? Is it a good
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Compare line count results
Hi,
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Thanks for telling us. I bought the cheaper one and had bad results.
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The Prometrics person gave me my results.
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Speed results from multiple factors....
1. Experience: As you yourself suggest, time "in the driver's seat" will play a big role as you find yourself doing fewer and fewer "look-ups" - whether for terminology, physician names, etc.
2. Self-monitoring. Just keeping close tabs on your production will help. Try playing a little game with yourself to do just a bit better this hour than you did the last hour.
3. Make full use of your expander. WARNING: Many people actually overuse their Expanders and wind up with a jillion shortcuts that they rarely use or can't even remember. Create shortcuts when they make a difference, and use a good naming system.
4. Set up the proper auto backspace for your footpedal that will allow you to establish a rhythm in which what you are transcribing is "bracketed" by the next little bit and the previous little bit of dictation. In other words, you are always slightly listening ahead, transcribing and (when you lift your foot up and back down) reviewing the last bit. This "cycle" keeps what you are transcribing in context with what has gone before and what is coming next.
5. Pay CLOSE attention to the "story" being told - in other words, the context of what you are transcribing. Context is the transcriptionist's best friend as far as resolving ambiguous or difficult words and phrases, alerting you to omitted dictation, and alerting you to possible errors in what thought you had just heard.
6. Proofread as you go to minimize proofreading after the report is completed.
7. Spend only a reasonable amount of time on lookups, especially early in the report. You will often hear the confusing word or phrase more clearly later...provided you remember the blank you had earlier!
8. Discover "the zone". The zone is a mental state in which you are utterly focused on the dictation, almost like a trance state. Human beings are NOT MULTI-TASKERS! You cannot think about a million other things while you're transcribing and hope to achieve either quality or quantity. When you transcribe, transcribe and forget your personal problems. When you're dealing with your personal life, forget transcription.
9. Relative to #8, try to crate a physical space for transcription in which you are dealing with minimal outside distractions.
10. Use a GOOD PROFESSIONAL HEADSET. Most transcription companies distribute garbage earphones. Try a good noise cancelling headset such as the Kensingtons sold on Amazon.com for about $30...and don't let the price fool you. They're great.
BONUS TIP - POWER SESSIONS: If your scheduling permits, you will be more productive in four 2-hour sessions separated by a significant break period than in fewer longer ones.
I discovered power sessions when I was transcribing and attending college. It happened one semester that I had a class in the AM, one in the afternoon and one in the evening - that's the only times they were offered. So, I transcribed early AM, mid-AM, early afternoon and early evening, 2 hours each. I was never so productive in my life. Why? Less fatigue factor and a fresher mind. I really whomped the daylights out of the work for 2 hours at a crack, and then I got up and went to class, completely concentrating on something else. Then, on returning for another power session, it's almost like starting a new day.
The point is, 15- and even 30-minute breaks do not give you this fresh-start advantage.
A number of the people I supervise have improved their productivity dramatically simply by implementing the secret of power sessions.
Good luck!
Graveyard shift study results
I just had to put this here. This study came out about 2 days ago, and I did not find that anyone posted it here so I am going to comment on it. If this is redundant please excuse the double post. The other day on the news at 6 they reported that studies show that there is a new risk for developing cancer which could lead to an early grave... working the graveyard shift (punny). Anyway, they said that because it goes against our biological clock, we produce less of a certain brain chemical when we sleep at night and this chemical helps our body fend of carcinogens (I forgot the chemical). Do you know the American Cancer Society is seriously considering putting third shift workers on the list as being high risk for cancer? Can you imagine? What is this, a way for the insurance companies to have an excuse to deny us night owls insurance or to make the rates higher? I think it is hilarious because I personally never do anything risky. I work at home as an MT after all, I do not lead a risky life in the least. Now, because I work nights so I can be a mom during the day and do everything supermom should do I am going to have cancer... what next?
If I call the doctor's office and ask for results of an
MRI done on me, do they have to give me the results or do I have to just wait on the doctor to call me?
It took six months to compile the results of the survey/questionairre
asking about how MQ can do better. We got a letter telling us the findings 9 months later and on it apparently lots of MTs beitched about no pay increase and they are looking into it. That was 3 months ago.
MQ is too busy plotting and planning how to rip off the clients and MTs to be bothered with the current problems. They have a bazillion managers but no one seems to be able to keep the simplest things done on a timely basis.
I think you have your results already. Any MQ post runs like wildfire as a rule! You had
55 views on your last poll, and 1 respondent, who felt the opposite! No offense, but isn't that the answer to your poll? The older posted complaints on speed were that it was too fast at the lowest setting! And nobody ever argued with that!
I am glad I waited to hear results on this before buying. sm
I need something that gives truly better syllable discrimination, and most head phones are geared for listening to music, not voice. I still have not found anything better than stethoscope earphones for that purpose.
I just looked at the current results (in bar graph form) and
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That's just YOUR opinion, and you are a prime example of lack of patience. You want instant results
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I use Clairol. Loving Care .level 1...with good results so far...
The simplest coloring agent..no peroxide..no ammonia. so is easy on the hair. My original hair was dark auburn, which turned darker with age, eliminating the red (seems to be a hereditary thing since my strawberry blonde boys are also turning dark as they get older). So, now that I am using #745 medium reddish brown color on my grey, I am getting back my auburn highlights!! Coool! It may not work forever, but, for now, since I don't want to mess with "roots" as you have to with more permanent coloring agents, it works for me! Cheap, too!! About 5 bucks does the trick, and people comment on my red highlights just like in the old days!
Excuse me, but the results that I got back this morning that showed that I got wrong were
Sentences that she said were not fragmented, were. Sentences that she said were complete were run on. And, one sentence CLEARLY required comma usage and she said I was wrong.
I am one of those MTs who knows what she is doing and has done well over the last 20 years. The only reason I am applying for work is because I was laid off with several others right before Christmas. I take pride in saying that I know what I am doing!
What I do and have excellent results, put doctors name in google, city, state and it always comes up
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