Newbie Reference -- Stedman's Medical Terms and Phrases

Hi Guys ~

I have started another at-home business and am planning to get out of the MT field in the next six months to a year, and so I am getting rid of any of the references I no longer use.  The last one I have available is the Stedman's Medical Terms and Phrases.  I LOVED this reference when I was still in school and brand new, but after using it just a handful of times I am now familiar with my accounts and no longer need it.  Perhaps a newbie could use it.  This is how it works:

It is the most current edition, which is the 2004.  It is approximately 2000 pages,
hardcover, tabbed for easy looking up. Here is how it works, in case
you are not familiar with it:

The book is excellent for things like when the dingaling of a doctor is eating
Cheetos while dictating and says something that sounds like,
"chron-CRUNCH nonsuppurative CRUNCH CRUNCH -ructive CRUNCH
cholang-CRUNCH".  Well, you got the "nonsuppurative" part and then a
bunch of half coherent stuff.  So you use the one word you got out of
the bunch.  When you look up the one word you got, nonsuppurative, you
look down the list of phrases under that word and you come up with
"chronic nonsuppurative destructive cholangitis". AH-HAH!

That's how it worked for me when I was a student and when I was new and was shuttled around from one account to the next as I was needed. I have been placed on my permanent accounts for so long that I know what my docs are going to say before they say it.  Therefore, I spent $70 for this book plus the ridiculous shipping that Stedman's charged me, plus tax, so the book cost me over $80 new thinking I would use it all the time... But I have rarely used it. If you have any marble-mouth doctors or any ESLs or if you are new to MT or if you work on multiple and/or
changing accounts ... This would be an incredible resource to
consider.  It is in perfect condition. 

Email for pictures.  Price is $45.00 plus $5.00 for
media mail with delivery confirmation (this book weighs a ton, so actual shipping cost is over $6.00, but I will do for $5)  for a total of $50.00.

Thanks! 

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Just to let everyone out there know, this book is wonderful. It's very similar to the Medical Phrase Index by PMIC. It's by Stedman's so you know it's reputable and catered just for the MT. I wanted to inform those interested in purchasing it, I found it on amazon.com. It retails for $66 but there are several sellers selling the newest version for $8 (includes shipping). New, not used as well.  Sellers are best1bookbuyusa (who I purchased mine through) and dabearbooks and sweethomeliquid2. I hope this information benefits someone. Whenver I find a good deal, I have to pass it on.

Here's the review: http://www.stedmans.com/product.cfm/366/224

2005 Stedman's Medical Terms and Phrases: A Complete Guide to Medical Language.  HUGE.  Over 1785 pages.  Hardcover.  I purchased this just a few months ago, I just didn't use it as much as I thought I would. No writing, no damage.  Bought from Stedman's for $69.99 plus tax and shipping; I paid over $75 in total.  I will sell it for $60 including shipping parcel post with delivery confirmation. 

PayPal (cash only, no CC or debit), checks (hold until cleared), and money orders (preferred).  Email me for pictures if you are interested.   

I also have ortho and cardiology, but you may want to see what specialties you'll be doing the most before purchasing those.  Also I like their electronic spell checker.  It rocks! 

I am new to medical transcription job search. When I applied in the net for MT from home jobs, eventhough I mentioned I do not have experience in USA they are asking for reference from 2 or 3 US companies after I passed their test. Can any one help me?

I have completed my Medical Transcription training in 2005. My other educational qualifications include Masters and Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Sciences. I have gained experience by transcribing hundreds of medical transcriptions in various medical specialties as well as transcriptions by physicians with foreign accents during the medical transcription course.

I have Microsoft Office, Windows XP, high-speed internet access and Internet Explorer. I am computer literate and proficient in Word. I have foot pedal.

Hi,

I am a MT and can't find a job or pass employment test.  So, I have to take one of the AAMT approved schools this time around and was thinking about Medical Coding but, not sure of this.  Does anyone know if Medical Coding is harder than Medical Transcription to pass or is the stress more intense?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a bunch!

Barb

I am so confused!!  I took a Medical Transcription course and could not find a job and it was not one of the BIG 3.  I am about ready to go with M-Tec Medical Transcription School.  But, I have been reading post about Medical Coders and now I do not know which to choose.  I do not want to make another mistake and choose the wrong school or the wrong career.  Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

BMT

For any new MT or student, please see Classified Board...Great deal on Word Books!!!!

Thanks!!

use the abbreviations book a lot. 

www.drugs.com or www.rxlist.com for drug references.  I have Dorland's but in 22 years I think I've only used it twice. 

Word Book.   It sounds like it isn't the exam that is the problem, but the tests/procedures, which is where a good reference source would help.  

I agree with the other poster I wouldn't buy any others until you know what speciality you will be doing.  If you are doing clinic work I'd recommend Sloane's Medical Word Book.  If you will be doing acute care and doing only one speciality then I would recommend a book related to that speciality.  I like Quick Look for a drug reference. 

is good either way or Dorlands for a dictionary.  You can use the line counting in Word if you are going by 65 lines.  I don't know if you can adjust it or not.  Sylcount is a good line counting program if you want to buy one. 

What is your favorite MT reference book? What would you suggest a newbie absolutely has to have to start out in MT?

Hi

I am looking for veterinary dictionaries or veterinary word books.  I seem to recall someone (john?) posting some information, but have searched again and cannot find it.  

Anyone have good sources?

Also interested connecting with anyone who does or would like to do veterinary transcription.

Thanks

mary

newbiemommt!  I'll definitely check out that company. I also came across another Philippine company close to where we will be living. The hesitancy I have is that unless an expat (I'm not really expatting...I'm coming back to the U.S. in 2-3 years) is married to a Philippine citizen ( I won't be married to my filipina love until we can wade through the bureaucratic government redtape there) it can be very difficult for a foreigner to get hired by a Philippine company. As far as I am aware , Philippine-based companies pay at local wage rates...which is peanuts. For instance a entry-level filipino worker may bring home 12,000 pesos / month , which sounds like alot , but that equates to about $300 / month. If I were to be hired by a U.S. company and make just $1,000 / month I would be bringing home approx. 40,000 pesos /month and we could live very well on that.

I would expect that I could make substantially more than $1,000/month working as an MT being paid at U.S. wage rates , which is attractive to me for three reasons. The first is that my love and our children will be able to live very well while living there. The second reason is that by being paid the going Ameican wage I am not taking part in depressing the wages American , U.S. based MT workers are making. The third is avoiding the hassles of just getting a Philippine company to even hire me and also avoiding the difficulties associated with getting a Philippine work permit work visa. Afterall , we are not going to stay in the Philippines for any longer than necessary and when coming back to the U.S. It would be great to already be working for a U.S. company all that time , with nothing more needed than just a change of address.

I really , really do appreciate your suggestions. Thanks much.

Ed

I have been leaning towards M-Tec because their site is well-presented to my eyes.  The students on the easily accessible boards have been enthusiastic and supportive.

Today I wanted to be thorough and investigate Andrews.  One difference seems to be that M-Tec focuses a bit more on the software/technology than Andrews.  I don't know whether that is a relevant factor as employers might have their own software.  The big difference that popped out at me is the reference materials provided.  Andrews seems to come out on top here.  Again though, I suppose employers might have their own recommendation. 

It's been hard for me to determine which school provides the better education.  They are probably tied and graduates from both are always positive about their experience.  I wish I could thumb through the books myself since that could be the deciding factor.  Ease of learning and the ability to use those books on the job are important to me.  Maybe someone who went to one school that knows someone from the other school could jump in with their opinion

I am in the same boat, trying to decide between Andrews and M-Tec. Did you ultimately make a decision and if so, which school and why?

Thanks - Renee

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