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Changes in Book of Style, 3rd edition - BH

Posted: Mar 05, 2014

Since I was terminated February 11, I have been reviewing some things in case I need to apply for some MT job in the future. When I worked for M-Modal, I was supplied with Book of Style, 2nd edition. I now have a copy of the 3rd edition, and they say some things are changed.

They say changes have been made include dropping the period after courtesy titles like Dr. and Mr. I always typed Dr. with a period in the report. If it said patient was to follow up with Dr. Smith, I always typed the period. Since the auditors corrected me on every comma or if I did not put 2 spaces after a period, I feel they would definitely have corrected me on putting a period after Dr. if they didn't want it there.

Also they say now there are no spaces in the TNM staging. I always put spaces in there between the T, N, M values and was never corrected.

Old rule: T2 N1 M0.

New rule: T2N1M0.

What is the current feeling on this? I have never seen this addressed in any client profile. I can't compare it to the Transcription Style Guide, but this was loaded on the computer they sent back.

stupid style guide - who put them in charge anyway?

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go randomly changing stuff and everybody acts like it's the Bible.

Style Guide - MountainWoman

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At M*Modal, we are held to Book of Style 2; therefore, all audits are held to those style guidelines. This is the reason you could not be held responsible for putting a period after Dr (which I personally think looks ridiculous).

I would, before taking any transcription test, ask if they use the Book of Style as a guideline, and if so, which one. That would cover your butt. I can tell you, if you automatically drop the period on a test, you will probably be marked off. You will rarely, if ever, have a chance to defend anything that is marked off, even if "technically" it is correct.

I don't why you are getting dislikes. - You just stated the facts

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You are correct. MT/MMEs at MModal are not to use BOS3. In fact, here are the guides you are supposed to use, in this order:

1. Client Profile
2. DQS Standards and Guidelines
3. Transcription Style Guide
4. BOS2.

BOS 3 - BH

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If I want to take a test for RMT or CMT that are given by AHDI, one of the books to prepare for the test is Book of Style, 3rd edition. There are study courses for these exams and there are 3 required books you need in order to take this study preparatory course. One is the BOS 3.

Yes, I was told BOS would be last on the list, but in order to take these tests, they go by BOS 3.

MModal still uses BOS2, NOT BOS3. nm - L&L

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nm

I used to type books and papers for publication at - L&L

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a large university. There are lots of style guides for professional publications that have absolutely nothing to do with those dumb old biddies at AHDI.

Have you ever noticed, every change they make takes out characters so we get paid less. That is the only thing they know how to do.

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