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I think your safe to change this one. Verbatim SM

Posted By: Smiley on 2006-01-11
In Reply to: ESL help..with verbatim account.. - remeet with the patient. ...

Subject: I think your safe to change this one. Verbatim SM

is not always possible, especially with ESLs. Wouldn't think doc would mind if you made it more understandable and it doesn't change the meaning.


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If you are safe to change it, do it.
Subject: If you are safe to change it, do it.

nm
Got it. Thanks again. There are no account specifics, so I like to type verbatim just to be safe.
Subject: Got it. Thanks again. There are no account specifics, so I like to type verbatim just to be safe.


depends, is it verbatim acct? If not, change it to
Subject: depends, is it verbatim acct? If not, change it to


well, if not verbatim change order of sentence...
Subject: well, if not verbatim change order of sentence...





 


i just think saying when he *valsalvas* is wrong...


named after:


Antonio Maria Valsalva


Italian anatomist, born June 17, 1666, Imola, in Romagna; died February 2, 1723. Bologna

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so I think the order/structure of the sentence would need to be changed IF NOT VERBATIM....


JMO....


even with verbatim, we can change wording if incorrect grammar...YW:)..nm
Subject: even with verbatim, we can change wording if incorrect grammar...YW:)..nm

x
Once again, just me, but if it is not verbatim I would type out hematocrit, if verbatim "give it
Subject: Once again, just me, but if it is not verbatim I would type out hematocrit, if verbatim "give it to them".


Safe-Lok ?
Subject: Safe-Lok ?

xx
verbatim is VERBATIM....bad advice he gave you.....
Subject: verbatim is VERBATIM....bad advice he gave you.....


You're welcome. I think it's a safe bet! nm
Subject: You're welcome. I think it's a safe bet! nm

xx
In safe aliquots sm
Subject: In safe aliquots sm

al·i·quot (ăl'ĭ-kwŏt', -kwət) pronunciation
adj.

Of, relating to, or denoting an exact divisor or factor of a quantity, especially of an integer.


I will just put vag pack then to be safe. Thanks.
Subject: I will just put vag pack then to be safe. Thanks.

x
Would this be safe during a C-section
Subject: Would this be safe during a C-section

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Thank you. That would be the first s/l. Think I'll flag 2nd to be safe. nm
Subject: Thank you. That would be the first s/l. Think I'll flag 2nd to be safe. nm


Thanks Stephanie. I will spell it out, just to be on the safe side.
Subject: Thanks Stephanie. I will spell it out, just to be on the safe side.


I just left mine blank. QA was not sure either. Better safe than sorry! NM
Subject: I just left mine blank. QA was not sure either. Better safe than sorry! NM

xxx
Sedation with Demerol, Versed, and/in?? safe aliquants <-s/l
Subject: Sedation with Demerol, Versed, and/in?? safe aliquants <-s/l


Depends on the account: My verbatim account is VERBATIM and other accounts I put 3100
Subject: Depends on the account: My verbatim account is VERBATIM and other accounts I put 3100


"T-POD provides powerful, fast and safe simultaneous circumferential compression of the pelvic re
Subject: "T-POD provides powerful, fast and safe simultaneous circumferential compression of the pelvic region."

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no,not verbatim. if it were, i would type it verbatim. nm
Subject: no,not verbatim. if it were, i would type it verbatim. nm

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If it is verbatim, then type it verbatim.
Subject: If it is verbatim, then type it verbatim.

x
s/l Bez or all in change
Subject: s/l Bez or all in change

shows the patient in sinus mechanism 66 beats per minute, normal intervals, normal axis.  Voltage criteria for LVH and s/l Bezoiorall is change in comparison to prior EKG dated
Thanks so much to both of you. I will change to 6, 90, and -1. nm
Subject: Thanks so much to both of you. I will change to 6, 90, and -1. nm


I change that to:
Subject: I change that to:

I change elicitable (which to my knowledge has never been a "real word" to "able to be elicited."  My doctor dictator thanked me for this once (I was suprised that he noticed).  I checked this out with several transcripitionists that I have worked with who have lots of experience and are CMTs and they also edit this word to "able to be elicited." 
I'm not CMT and I change that the same way...nm
Subject: I'm not CMT and I change that the same way...nm

      
cc to mL - do you change cc to mL
Subject: cc to mL - do you change cc to mL

according to AAMT or do you type cc


Thanks


 


Would you change this...

Would you change CT head to say head CT? The doctor says CT head.


 


Thanx


VR change
Subject: VR change

He should point it out to his supervisor because it is wrong. I don't care what QA says unless they can show me a resource where they got their information and it checks out. I would also point out to the client this fact. If they don't want to have their transcription correct and concise then I don't want their work. Right is right, wrong is wrong. I am really strong on this especially since the "new AAMT" has made all their "changes" and believe their BOS is the bible. It is not. Many of their "rules" are correct. Many of the are not. Research some of their changes and you will see just how over the top they have gone (it seems to be a control issue and they WILL cram it down your throat). I say that we all research on our own and go to reliable trusted sources that have been proven over time to be correct. The "New AAMT" definitely has not proven itself over time and incidentally they are not there for Americans anymore, they are there for the "overseas community." Humbug on them! Anyone know who could take the place of AAMT for American transcriptionits? After all, we are all Americans here and the language is English.
I would change it to this
Subject: I would change it to this

patients blood pressure readings at home daily have been 90 percent plus.  Would leave as is or change........looks wrong. 


Patient's daily at home blood pressure readings have been 90%+. 


they can change...
Subject: they can change...

depends on what the MD hears on auscultation; that being said, it usually is 3/6, 2-3/6...etc... six is the prime as there are standard 6 heart sounds and the first number being how many of the 6 they hear.
When did p.r.n. change to p.R.n. and why?
Subject: When did p.r.n. change to p.R.n. and why?

nm
I would change it to (sm)
Subject: I would change it to (sm)

CPKs as it appears these labs were done multiple times if they are dictating MBs. I hope I'm making sense.

I'd put, CPKs were high but his MBs were normal.
I would change it to
Subject: I would change it to

Mrs. Smith is a patient on whom I performed rhinoplasty. but that is just me.
Just like you have it, why change anything?
Subject: Just like you have it, why change anything?

x
I always change that to *in regard*..sm
Subject: I always change that to *in regard*..sm

as for toward/towards, afterward/afterwards......both are acceptable as you said per the dictionary......so it depends on the MD I'm working for...I have one that is a stickler so I give him afterwards and towards as he says them.
Exactly, that is why I don't understand, QA does the same with H&H, they change it H and H. Nm
Subject: Exactly, that is why I don't understand, QA does the same with H&H, they change it H and H. Nm

x
...or 'otherwise no overall change"..??? nm
Subject: ...or 'otherwise no overall change"..??? nm

s
I would change it to ൜ mEq K/L" sm
Subject: I would change it to ൜ mEq K/L" sm

The dictator is "slanging" the order. Since what they're ordering is K (potassium) and that is measured in mEq, and since it has a unit of measurement (mEq), then the "/liter" needs to be abbreviated to /L... imho (wouldn't it be nice if they dictated PROPER medication orders?) :)
I'd change to "mg," as well, but (sm)
Subject: I'd change to "mg," as well, but (sm)

the manufacturer's site would seem to indicate it should be hyphenated, as you originally had it.
http://www.jnj.com/index.jsp?content=product/brands/NEUTRA_PHOS.htm
"Prior" change? nm
Subject: "Prior" change? nm

m
yes, but change it to "are"
Subject: yes, but change it to "are"

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it looks weird to me too...I always change it to...
Subject: it looks weird to me too...I always change it to...

it's not necessarily correct - but I think about pussy cats and so the *eye is crusty and has pus* is what I'd put. 
Would you change this sentence?
Subject: Would you change this sentence?

His eye contact was intermittent; most of the time his gaze was fixed on whatever toy he was playing with. 


...most of the time his gaze was fixed on whatever toy with which he was playing?


Not a verbatim account.


TIA


No, I wouldn't change it because
Subject: No, I wouldn't change it because

it is a myth that there is a problem with that sentence structure.
Do I change it when he dictates cc? nm
Subject: Do I change it when he dictates cc? nm

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I would change it since account not
Subject: I would change it since account not

verbatim. LOL "hook up with"

Doctors are so funny.

Personally, I'd change it to, I was able to
Subject: Personally, I'd change it to, I was able to

get in touch with the patient's daughter, as I am my own QA. My doc lets me spritz up his letters all the time.
unless you change sentence
Subject: unless you change sentence

I'd leave it because he obviously means that patient had no precipitating symptoms of the chest pain, etc.
see messge - I would change to
Subject: see messge - I would change to

arthroscopy of lateral retinaculum.
I usually change this to bear weight
Subject: I usually change this to bear weight


...and no overall change...??? Is the 'z' sound very pronounced? nm
Subject: ...and no overall change...??? Is the 'z' sound very pronounced? nm

s
AAMT is not to blame here (for a change). sm
Subject: AAMT is not to blame here (for a change). sm

I bought the American Medical Association style guide and it, too, reflects these changes. AAMT BOS is just a trickle down from the AMA, Chicago Manual of Style, and the other many sources of which it is comprised. The changes are industry-wide, not just for us, but our work is what is permanent on the patients' charts so we have to pay particular attention to them.