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Do you re-read reports after editing? - MTbell


Posted: Dec 15, 2010

I edit the report and then re-read to proof it.  I don't find it redundant because I do find errors that I've missed.  I just wonder if I'm an exceptionally slow editor.  I was a fast transcriptionist, but this is a completely different job.  I use Shorthand as an expander, but my speed just doesn't increase much.

I find I spend a tremendous amount of time on the demographics more than else (searching for the correct patient, etc.).  If the patient information was there I think things would be much smoother and faster, but it is what it is.  Ugh.  Thanks!

 

If I have a particularly difficult report or section in a report - I will go back over it.

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I'm paying very close attention while I edit. On a rare occasion, when I go back over a section or report where I had to do excessive minor editing, will I find something I missed.

Yes, this is a completely different job. Not the same skills at all.

Takes time though to get there.

We don't get paid enough for that - EditingMT

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I used to go back and reread everything, but I couldn't make enough money taking the time to do this. I think if the MTSOs expect this, they should compensate for it. I have trained my eye to "edit" as I go, and this is much more efficient for me. I am still able to keep my QA scores over 99% by editing this way. Best of luck to you!

You are paid for your 99% QA, with the helpful answer - being that you edit as you go. NM

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I alread read it as I'm editing it, so why would - I re-read it again? Thats overkill.

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