Here's what I'd do for taking verbatim tests. sm
Posted By: Lifer on 2007-01-07
In Reply to: verbatim frustration - c-hav
Subject: Here's what I'd do for taking verbatim tests. sm
First, ask the tester whether you should transcribe verbatim or strict verbatim and then do just that.
If instructed to transcribe verbatim, I would then add a note at the beginning of the test saying, "These reports were transcribed strict verbatim (whatever) as instructed. However, if these were dictations I would encounter on the job, I would flag such and such (and site the instance), change such and such to such and such, etc."
This would cover you both ways, showing that you followed their verbatim instructions but you also noted some discrepancies or grammar/punctuation things that needed to be fixed, etc.
If the companies you are testing for require 3 or more years' experience in medical records transcription, they really mean it. If you don't have this kind of experience, you are really doing yourself an injustice. From your questions below, I can see you're a newbie. I recommend your getting a job in a hospital or clinic where other MTs can give you the added instruction you need for this kind of work. It's the best advice I can give you.
Another point of advice: Research all the responses you get here for your questions. While intending to be helpful, some MTs do not provide the correct answers.
Then jot down all the words in a notebook you have to look up, all of them, with a bit of definition to go along with it. MT requires extensive research forEVER!
Good luck, Carrie!
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Subject: Depends on the account: My verbatim account is VERBATIM and other accounts I put 3100
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Subject: no,not verbatim. if it were, i would type it verbatim. nm
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Subject: Lab tests
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Subject: lab tests....sm
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Subject: tests
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Subject: tests, sm
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Subject: OP here--thanks very much taking the time to help!
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Subject: taking a guess here . . .
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Subject: That does help! Thanks so much for taking the time!
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Subject: I bet that's it! Thanks to all of you for taking the time to help!
Nm
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Subject: Thanks so much! I'm taking notes!
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Subject: Thanks for taking the time, but what I was looking for...
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Subject: You are right - referring to those 3 tests - and I would (sm)
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Subject: Thanks and thanks for taking time to respond!
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Subject: THANKS... but DUH on my part. I'm taking a break now!! :) nm
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Subject: Taking into account any possible slurring...
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Subject: taking a stab here with dysynchrony? nm
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are you taking a test? I bet the above posts are yours, too.
Subject: are you taking a test? I bet the above posts are yours, too.
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