Stedman's equipment - I do mostly Ops. I also

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. 

• reference books - PegPeg
  • Stedman's equipment - I do mostly Ops. I also - me
    • Tessier's Surg. Word Book & Davis' Med Abbrev. nm - Christina RTMT
  • Reference books - Rosemarie Danelle
    • Dorland's available online for free at www.onelook.com along with other dictionaries. NM - deb

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I will be graduating soon and the school I'm with doesn't do placement. What equipment should I have right away (foot pedal, c-phone, ....) to be prepared when I start taking tests? Where exactly is the best place to get the equipment?

Thank you for the help.

I am a newbie, just finishing up school and I have no idea what kind of equipment I should be looking for.  Can someone give me some idea's?  Should I jump into digital?  Thanks 

Couple questions. Is the dictation equipment portable, ie., could I plug it into someone elses computer???? Also, we have to buy our own equipment, or do some schools include it in tuition?

Also, translate per line, into what you make per month and how many hours you're working. If you get a certain amount per line, how many lines do you type in how many hours of work, and what would your pay check be.

Also, I found out that MTEC works with vocational rehab centers across America, SO I can get help with paying for the course!! Yahoo! They may pay for all of it, since I have a disability.

I need a line counting program that can be used on Windows XP.  I am using Microsoft Word.  I also need a good medical dictionary on CD that can be used on Microsoft Word.  I only have a couple of small part-time accounts, but I need these two items. I've looked on the boards and I am just confused as to which ones listed are best.  Please help!!

GC from NC

Thanks.  I have the hard copy Stedman's.  I have an older Stedman's on CD.  But I doubt if it is compatible with Windows XP.  I appreciate your help.

I need advice about the type of digital handheld wav recorders.  I need to get one that I can set up at a Doctors office and I am not sure what to get or even how to set one up.  I need any info on the best ones to use and how to get it up and running.  HELP!!!  I know nothing about that stuff.  I just took courses and they didn't tell me anything about that stuff. If you have any advice I sure would appreciate it. 

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

Thanks!!

Hi everyone - I graduated from US Career Institute earlier this year.  Since that time I have moved out of state and am new to my area.  I have put together a marketing packet including a letter of introduction, a flyer describing my service, a business card, a reference letter from my school and a coupon for one free report to try my services. 

I have a list of 65 doctors that I will methodically start marketing but what if someone actually gives me an opportunity??  AAK!  I was told to get a Start/Stop pedal as it is the best, but I see that the Infinity USB-1 is much cheaper.  Also should I get a microcasette transcriber too?  Anything else I should have?

Any positive feedback is appreciated.

Getting out of the MT biz and want to sell my word books, spellchecker software, C phone, wav pedal, etc.  Anyone interested please email me.  See inside for list

Stedman's word books:  $16 ea including shipping Psychiatry/Neurology/Neurosurgery 2nd ed

Surgery including Anatomy and Anesthesia

OBGYN 2nd ed

Endocrinology GI & GU 2nd ed and 3rd ed

Pathology & Lab Medicine 2nd ed

Equipment words 3rd ed

Oncology 3rd ed

Orthopaedic & Rehab 4th ed

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary including respiratory 3rd ed

Plastic Sx ENT/Dentistry

Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols 2nd ed

Other books:

Handbook of Commonly Prescribed Drugs 14th ed $5

Mosby's Rapid Reference to Diagnostic & Lab Tests $5

Drake & Drake Pharm Word book 2000 & 2003  $5 ea

American Drug Index 1999 $5

Current Medical Terminology Vera Pyle 7th ed $5

Stedman's SpellChecker for Word 2000, 2002, 2003 $18

ea

Medical Acronyms, Eponyms & Abbreviations 3rd ed $5

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed hardback $15

101 Best Home-Based Buisnesses for Women 2nd ed $5

An at home medical transcription training course - all manuals, text and tapes included.  Contact me for price.

C-phone model 0421 $125 - good working condition

wav pedal $25 - older model uses game pin port, good working condition

Two microcassette transcribers with foot pedal $40 each

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 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 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. 

through a third party so AMA is no help with getting your money back, although they told you what company to buy it from.  You don't get paid until your work is good enough, but your work is never good enough, so you work and work.  Now I can't figure if they actually have real work and so you're working for free and they are making big bucks, or they don't really have any work and are making their money on ripping you off on the software.  I figure where has got to be some connection to the software company. 

They have many, many complaints still unresolved with the BBB.  They have moved to a different state and changed their name at least once that I know of.   They also represent themselves as very religious. 

keep in mind that if you are applying to a company who is hiring independent contractors, that the IRS definition of employee vs. contractors hinges on three main areas, one of which is how much control the "employer" has over the worker. If the employer is providing equipment to get the job done, the IRS tends to look upon this as more of an employer-employee relationship. So if you are applying for a job that is independent contractor status, remember you are self employed and have to provide your own equipment.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status is a hot area of IRS Audits.The IRS, state taxing agencies, as well as the Departments of Labor (which are responsible for Unemployment tax collections) have been stepping-up their audit activities. The purpose of the audit is to misclassify a subcontractor as an employee. The taxing agency can then collect the taxes which "should have been withheld" as well as large fines, penalties and interest. So if you want to be an IC, expect to provide your own equipment.

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.   

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!