K&R - what kind of system they use, word format, etc?

I keep getting an hourglass flashing every several seconds and it's driving me insane. Sometimes I even have to type a word over again. Any idea what this is???? ...

I cannot find documentation on this. The context appears to be the imaging and labs and the doctors have been dictating the system is down. Thank you for any help! ...

He says "was made n.p.o. and put on D5 half normal saline plus 20 of KCl at 78." Is this typed correctly? ...

Does anyone know where I could look at a rad report format online? I have AAMT Book of Style, but it does not show a format for radiology. All of the books online you have to buy. All I need is to know a format for a radiology report. ...

When typing combination medications should you put the dosage abbreviation after each medicaotin..... Example: hydrocodone 5 mg/325 mg or hydrocodone 5/325 mg???? Also, what if it is a medication combination that uses both mg and mcg? Example: 75 mg/200 mcg. I received a correction back from my boss and she had it 75/200 mg and, considering that part of the medication is mcg, i think that her correction is actually incorrect. ...

I posted about an hour ago under Gab Board. It is not there, and it was. Strange!!!! ...

A history and physical examination report. Doctor has already dictated information for EXTREMITIES subheading, but later dictates more info for same subheading. Should I combine second set of extremity info with first set of info? Thanks! ...

I am not sure how to format this medication and I think there might be a stumble also. Doctor says "... 2 tabs 125 mg 2 times p.o. t.i.d." Wonder whether I should edit out the either "2 tabs" or "2 times" as she does seem to correct herself. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated? Thanks ...

In a verbatim account: "patient is into" (doc lists medications)... Patient is into?? Very clearly said. "there are no labs available on the chart." (doc goes onto lists extensive lab results) Says also very clearly "this consultation was not necessary", however I am not sure if he is speaking to someone else, or if it is part of the dictation! I hear it clear as a bell, it just seems a snippy ending comment. I am going to type it out as I hear it, b ...

Doctor dictates: Ambien 10 mg q 9 p.m. Just making sure how the 'q 9 pm' is transcribed. Is it like this: q.9 p.m. or q.9. p.m.?? Not sure....any help would be appreciated. I am new to the job and want to make sure i do this correctly.Thanks ...

MD dictates C5-6... I usually change this to C5-C6, as it seems that is the more correct way. Should C5-6 be used? ...

Okay........ now don't laugh at this question. I recently had to pull up another transcriptionist's report, and came across something I've never seen before. I couldn't find the formatting this MT used anywhere else, so I am wondering if any of you have. I always type "90th percentile", "56th percentile", etc. when peds are talking about growth charts. This MT typed "90%tile", "53%tile", etc. Is that actu ...

Anyone know the correct way to format autopap? Is it AutoPAP, AutoPap, autoPAP, etc.? I can't find this in my references and I see it many ways online. TIA! ...

I know when there are more than 1 diagnoses, you list each one separately. How do you handle it when the dictator gives 4 separate diagnoses, then "etiology to be determined" at the end? List everything under 1 dx, or list "etiology to be determined" as a separate dx? Thanks. ...

SOCIAL HISTORYHalf a pack a day smoker. Alcohol: denies. Occupation: he is on disability due to chronic knee pain and an inability to work. Is it... Occupation: He is on disability... OR Occupation: he is on disability... There are several instances of this type in this report and I am not sure of the correct format.. thanks!! ...

How would you correctly write " he has 3 to 4 minus out of 5 in strength in bilateral hip flexors left worse than right." ...

Hi: For those MTs using the above, what do you all use? Thanks ...

Have I gone blind? I can't find the date format in the guidelines. Is it 01/01/2013 (like I've always done) or is it now 1/1/2013. I hate that they've changed the cranial nerves to 2-12. ...

The doctor dictated: CRP stable at 15.4 high. How would this be formatted? Would it be correct as CRP, stable at 15.4; high. ?? ...

Correct way to type psych diagnosis? Axis I: Adjustment disorder with anxiety. OR AXIS I &n ...

I added all the subheadings. I am sure of the subheading Neurology and eyes. Any suggestions? Anything else look incorrect? I am still new to this. Thanks for the help. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION VITAL SIGNS: Blood pressure is 112/80, weight is 155 pounds, and height is 5 foot 6 inches. GENERAL APPEARANCE: Well-developed, well-nourished. No apparent distress. HEART: Regular rate and rhythm. No murmurs, carotids. No bruits bilaterally. NEUROLOGY: Orientation and language are normal. EYES: Fu ...

shouldn't the word "hours" ALWAYS follow, i.e. 1345 hours? ...

I have 18 years experience in acute care transcription in just about everything except "pathology transcription." I have done a lot of ops of all kinds, oncology, neurology, cardiology, infectious disease, etc. Is Pathology transcription that different? I've done tumor staging, chemo protocols, just about any type of EEG, TEE, cath, radiology, etc. The reason I'm asking is I saw a job for a "Pathology transcriptionist" and I really believe I'm qualified with my knowledge, ...

Okay, i have a doc that is dicating pretty much an H&P but account specifics require SOAP format for all dicators. Would most everything go under subjective heading such as social history, family history, no known allergies, etc.? I know PE will go under objective, but would the ROS go under objective as well or subjective? Thanks! ...

Hi! I currently use Express Scribe for my dications with a USB universal pedal and need to change the file format to read .ra or .rma (Real Audio) files. I cannot figure out how to do this nor am getting anwhere on either Express Scirbe or Real Audio tech sites? I am trying to submit a test for a position. If you can help, I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT Thanks!! Kymee ...

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Seriously - they are being dragged through this with us. They need their jobs just like we do. I am sure they don't like it and their kool-laid pitchers are empty but they have to play the game. Let's just don't shoot the messenger - they are just trying to survive just like us. They don't like it anymore than we do but can't say it. :) ...

The uterus was clamped at the adnexa with a large _______ clamp. I really can't tell what it's saying...MAYBE "angled Z clamp", but I don't really know. It is a hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. What are my choices? ...

puts a stutterer on ASR? ...

She also is status post sigmoid loop colostomy in 2007 with _____ biopsy. Sounds like the doc is saying ped-rectal biopsy. Can't find it anywhere. Any ideas? ...

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