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Do these super-fast-talking dictators - realize how mangled
Posted: Apr 12, 2014
their dictation comes out with VR? I have to retype most of it, whatever I can understand, that is. :p
No, they do not know. - sm
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No, they don't know. They don't know VR is doing their work.
Because you fix it, they think everything is fine. They have no way to know.
This is not perversity on their part. Physicians are completely removed from the transcription process. They don't do the contracts or know anything about them.
This is not going to get better. Once their facility implements front end SR, your job is history. That time is coming soon--my facility already has it. Now would be a good time to let your annoyance inspire you into finding a new career.
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I have been transcribing for 11 years and everytime I get a fasting talking dictator with an accent, it slows me down so much that it affects my production. I have slowed down the speed and added several expanders but that does not seem to help.
Are there any tips or suggestions anyone has that can help?
Thanks,
Mel ...
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