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Posted: Sep 17, 2010

What is the basic 4 and what is ESL experience. English to Spanish?

ESL - medtyper

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ESL is English as a second language and the basic 4 are HP, OP, DS and consultations.

Which means... - Just Me

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ESL means that the dictators/doctors do not speak English as thier native language (in other words, heavy accents.) Basic four are HP (History and Physicals), OP (Operative Reports), DS (Discharge Summaries) and consultations. Good luck to you!

ESL = English Second Language - PIA = Pains in A**

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Should automatically come with higher CPL to have to do them too!

LOL I thought ESL was English to Spanish meaning - Learning these new terms

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I am hearing English and transcribing in Spanish !! Those MTs must make really good money. How stupid was that thought!! On a good day I am 20% ESL on a bad day 80% with no pay differential. I hope everyone got a good laugh on that one !!

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