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MT essay contest - Really


Posted: Apr 13, 2012

That we are not typists. This is something MTSOs need to realize. There is a skill set required here that goes beyond being a typist and speech recognition technology. That these are LEGAL documents and that the mistakes that go through all the time could be an issue because companies AND transcriptionists are being allowed to be brought to trial over errors in several states now. That we realize as soon as a machine can replace us, we'll be gone. That it makes me laugh that I really think Vern even remotely thinks we are professionals.

My professional comment - Really

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Is NOT directed at MTs. It is directed at the industry because you don't treat professionals the way the industry treats us.

I also FULLY realize this is not limited to transcriptionists or even the medical industry. I do understand it is the way of the new economy, and if it is dog eat dog, then I better get with it I guess.

Protect your future and get out of this field. - Just too tired and frustrated

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Wait until you are taken over by EPIC. It happened. I never believed it would, but it did. Within less tha 2 weeks from the supervisor to the clerks and even other depts like medical records, unit clerks were affected and some just gone. The physicians' offices no longer use transcriptionists. The reports look really bad with a lot of errors, but they seem to not care about such things any longer. It does open the system up for all the physicians, physician's offices, but eliminated many jobs. EPIC is no joke. It is real and you will be left without a job. Believe me, I know from my own experience, so please get into another field...just prepare yourself.


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