Way back in school, we were told to always put the 0s in to make it clear, just like when adding
Posted By: the decimal in spec.gravity. nm on 2006-02-08
In Reply to: i can't find in AAMT BOS how to transcribe platelets... yes to 0's or no to 0's - thanks in advance
Subject: Way back in school, we were told to always put the 0s in to make it clear, just like when adding
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Go back to school, please? nm
Subject: Go back to school, please? nm
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I learned it with the O in school back in the 1980s,
Subject: I learned it with the O in school back in the 1980s,
but when I was mentored in the 1990s, only the I spelling was acceptable, and this has been consistent with every place I've worked since.
Logical it's not, LOL.
Oh, now she is adding she forgot to mention insomnia and low back pain (scream!) NM
Subject: Oh, now she is adding she forgot to mention insomnia and low back pain (scream!) NM
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What I have been told is I may make an educated guess...sm
Subject: What I have been told is I may make an educated guess...sm
I am by no means telling you not to leave a blank, it all depends on your company. I have always been told if you know that is what the doctor means, especially if it is verified later in the report, then you may put what you know is correct. I hate, hate, hate to leave blanks when I know what it is. If you can, ask QA for verification if nothing else. Sorry couldn't be more helpful! 
I've already done that several times and it keeps bouncing me back to the validate box. Told admi
Subject: I've already done that several times and it keeps bouncing me back to the validate box. Told admin.
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That's what I tried to make it to be, but it's just too clear
Subject: That's what I tried to make it to be, but it's just too clear
When it is the name of the high school yes, standing alone without the name of the school no.
Subject: When it is the name of the high school yes, standing alone without the name of the school no.
elucidate - to make lucid or clear
Subject: elucidate - to make lucid or clear
can you make "anicteric sclerae. Tympanic membranes are clear" out of that?
Subject: can you make "anicteric sclerae. Tympanic membranes are clear" out of that?
just tryin' to help :)
Hope she comes back. This phrase does make sense. They tap, percuss, and hammer all over,
Subject: Hope she comes back. This phrase does make sense. They tap, percuss, and hammer all over,
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just adding that...
Subject: just adding that...
obviously I'm tired when I can even spell "right" the right way and typed write. I think it's time to punch out for the day! Thanks again for any help!
Adding on to what I said before
Subject: Adding on to what I said before
Before she said "VFP" she listed "clobetasol and fluocinolone topically". I thought she was moving on to the next thing, but maybe she was referring to those and saying "the (instead of V) FP's or SP's are .05%" Anyone know what FP or SP would be, it sounds like she could be saying the prescription dose on those topical medications. It seems to fit anyway. Any ideas?
When I was in school, we
Subject: When I was in school, we
were told it was disc for the back and disk for the eyes, and don't ever forget it (medical secretarial associate degree). My first job was as a secretary in the operating room, and again I was reminded to spell it disc for the back.
Then I went to work for a service (in an office), where the MTs learned on the job mostly. For some reason they believed it should be spelled "disk" for the back and "disc" for the eyes, and they felt just as strongly about it. I was horrified. We would actually have dictating MDs ask us to "Please spell it the regular way: disc" so I know the MDs were not happy with the "k" they were getting.
This change does seem to have come about because of AAMT (or whatever they call themselves now).
I always get clarification at each job because I know QA will have an opinion every time.
Thank you, he was throwing me by adding a "l" to the end of it. (nm)
Subject: Thank you, he was throwing me by adding a "l" to the end of it. (nm)
I am old-school. If they say it, I type it. but I sm
Subject: I am old-school. If they say it, I type it. but I sm
don't do BOS and have no QA. Just me and myself!!! They dictate and I type. Don't edit much, except on letters and memos, and my doctors encourage me to do that!!
School name in Florida? Help!!!
Subject: School name in Florida? Help!!!
Is there a school in Florida (elementary I am guessing since the patient is age 10) that sounds like Moracomie? I can't find it. Thanks in advance if you have any clues. 
thanks, adding to my book!nm
Subject: thanks, adding to my book!nm
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Yes. Thank you. I try to confirm before adding
Subject: Yes. Thank you. I try to confirm before adding
When I was in school (30 years ago) I was
Subject: When I was in school (30 years ago) I was
taught that any medical combining form can be coupled with just about any medical term, so nothing surprises me.
Adding words?
Subject: Adding words?
Sorry, don't understand what you're getting at. :-)
without adding words, you could sm
Subject: without adding words, you could sm
type it as anterior subluxation, 8 mm.
maybe go to school period if thinks that is right. nm
Subject: maybe go to school period if thinks that is right. nm
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re: lipids adding (s/l five blade)?? TIA
Subject: re: lipids adding (s/l five blade)?? TIA
Doesn't say, but is in high school
Subject: Doesn't say, but is in high school
nm
The old school MTs, like me, were taught to capitalize everything!
Subject: The old school MTs, like me, were taught to capitalize everything!
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When I was in school for Heathcare Administration
Subject: When I was in school for Heathcare Administration
we were basically taught that just about any combining form can be put with anything when talking medically to make a word.
Rule of thumb. When I was in school for
Subject: Rule of thumb. When I was in school for
my Associate Degree in MRT and BA in HCA, in transcription we were taught that any combining medical form can be combined with any other combining form for things associated in the same part of the body.
Okay, how'd you get through school without coming across this sentence.
Subject: Okay, how'd you get through school without coming across this sentence.
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tyvm...adding to my reference! =) nm
Subject: tyvm...adding to my reference! =) nm
I solve it by adding "the" first
Subject: I solve it by adding "the" first
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Nursing school teaches it as pus-like.
Subject: Nursing school teaches it as pus-like.
I am an LPN turned MT (did take classes). In nursing school the very first thing we learned about charting, doing admission assessments, etc. was DO NOT use the word pussy. In the medical profession it is not acceptable, even though doctors do dictate it. Nurses are taught to use pus-like. In addition to that and what the BOS says, as well as for the state of professionalism, I always use pus-like and have never had it corrected.
back pain, given dura-back if needed for spasm. nm
Subject: back pain, given dura-back if needed for spasm. nm
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It is so clear Fair a con FE, can't get Femcon FE, it is just so clear. :(
Subject: It is so clear Fair a con FE, can't get Femcon FE, it is just so clear. :(
Thanks for clarifying! I don't remember adding any threads here--sm
Subject: Thanks for clarifying! I don't remember adding any threads here--sm
thought I may have had a neurological event!
4.2 thousand is example. Your adding a 0 makes it 42,000. Big difference.
Subject: 4.2 thousand is example. Your adding a 0 makes it 42,000. Big difference.
Adding apostrophe before year contraction
Hi friends,
Can anybody let me know which one is correct and more acceptable in this context:
Status post lumpectomy, July 17th, 07.
Status post lumpectomy, July 17th, གྷ.
Thank you very much in advance.
I wouldn't go adding words that are not needed.
Subject: I wouldn't go adding words that are not needed.
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Please tell me there are no jugular veins in the lungs. Did this doctor go med school?
Jugular veins end at bottom of the neck to subclavian veins, so how in the heck are there jugular veins in the lungs? He has to be in the neck!!!
So the many docs that I type that say "toprolol" are just adding some flair? nm
Subject: So the many docs that I type that say "toprolol" are just adding some flair? nm
Consider adding an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) at..nm
Subject: Consider adding an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) at..nm
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There is pneumobilia which is gas in the biliary tree (maybe doc is adding an extra sound?)
Subject: There is pneumobilia which is gas in the biliary tree (maybe doc is adding an extra sound?)
Love South Pacific, even the high school drama productions of it! :) nm
Subject: Love South Pacific, even the high school drama productions of it! :) nm
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these would be lower case correct? orthopedic department of the medial school.
Subject: these would be lower case correct? orthopedic department of the medial school.
perhaps a trip to the orthopedic department at the medical school would help him find somebody that could advise him regarding this approach.
The only thing I can find close is subtilise meaning to make senses more keen or make one's sense
Subject: The only thing I can find close is subtilise meaning to make senses more keen or make one's senses more acute?
Pt resident of California, school in Utah...wants to attend "Humble State" for college ?? nm
Subject: Pt resident of California, school in Utah...wants to attend "Humble State" for college ?? nm
I'm still listening and trying to fit it together to make any suggestions make sense.
Subject: I'm still listening and trying to fit it together to make any suggestions make sense.
I was told to do this
Subject: I was told to do this
Dr. Jones, thank you for ...
Leave Sincerely in, but don't type his name in, as it will show up anyway.
been told 5Ƈ" only and not to...sm
Subject: been told 5Ƈ" only and not to...sm
and NOT to spell them out....
IOW, should be 5'1"......especially in VITAL SIGNS if they dictate height and weight. *S*
that's what I was told too
Subject: that's what I was told too
first time I did it and had been doing it ever since. It depends on what client wants really.
I was told by my QA
Subject: I was told by my QA
that if a doc dictates an abbreviation, NOT to use the abbreviation, but to type it out.
I told you it was the
Subject: I told you it was the
the word is manbibulectomy. How many times have I transcribed that one and couldn't hear it tonight!!!!
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