lab values - convert decimals to regular number

I know platelets are usually given in the form of hundreds of thousands. However, I have a doc who is saying it as a decimal--a single digit followed by the decimal and two digits, like 1.49. Is this a proper way to transcribe it, or should I change it to something? Usually if they say for instance "One hundred forty-nine," without adding the thousand, I'll still transcribe it 149,000, but what do I do with a decimal? Thanks. ...

doesn't matter to you, the MT will fix it. So what it takes MY time, so what it throws me off when I'm half way through the report and realize I may have it wrong and have to leave the screen, relisten to the beginning of the dictation, and change it..What do you care doc? you make a crap ton more money than I do, so obviously your time is more important.. ...

I'm getting a company computer and will be working on that one and mine. They don't allow Shorthand (or any other program) to be put on their computer, so need to convert my Shorthand to Word autocorrect entries for the work computer. I would do it manually (you know, one entry at a time) but I have about 4500 entries and need an automated way. Thanks in advance ...

I work on DocScribe 5.1 and need to convert over to 6.1. Does anyone know if this is easier to use than 5.1 and is it hard to learn? ...

I'm curious about something - maybe it's because when I started doing MT, it was straight typing. I've only been doing ASR 2.5 years. Has anyone noticed if they're more accurate when doing regular typing than they are with ASR? I have. I rarely make mistakes with straight typing but sure can have a lot of typos, duplicate words or whatever pop up on the ASR. Plus, as an added benefit with regular MT, whenever the dictator pauses, I close my eyes for ...

I'm trying to figure out what this doctor means. He's dictating the vitals signs and says "pulse DT and regular." He's clearly saying "DT" (not "DP" or "PT"), but I can't reference it anywhere. Any help? Thanks :) ...

I am having trouble converting a DVF file so that I can play with my Wav pedal. My computer will download to a HTML file. Neither file can I open with the Wav. I have installed Express Scribe and still no luck opening the file. Any ideas. Thanks to all. ...

New job, new platform. I am wondering if you can select text in Inscribe and easily convert it to all caps, like using shift+F3 in Word? It seems crazy not to have this ability in the platform, so I figure I must be missing something. ...

Is the base excess in ABG values always a negative? I have only heard things such as base excess -2.9. However, this doctor is stating just base excess of 2.9. ...

dictated" heart regular rate and rhythm, no s/l octopi noted? i dont think she's talking about an octopus!! ...

I got an email about open enrollment for PT flex, PT limited and and FT limited. Well, what about FT regular? Why does everything have to be so long and drawn out and complicated with this company. I just want the darn information! ...

I've been standing up at my counter, working... I think I'll like it once my feet get used to it. I was wondering if anyone's tried it and was able to keep it going. I know it's supposed to be easier on the body than sitting 8-10 hours a day, but it does take some getting used to! ...

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I know that there is a way to convert autocorrect to expert type when you are using Chart Net but the person at work that knows how to do it isn't getting back to me. Does anyone out there know how to do it and is willing to share the info. I would really appreciate any input. I am way too slow typing without an expander, makes me feel like I'm using an old manual typewriter LOL (I know that dates me!) Thanks a bunch. ...

Hey guys, I'm so frustrated because for some reason my Gear Player will not play my files. This is the second time this has happened. I don't know what I did the first time to make it work, it just sort of happened. When I get work, the files will automatically go into Gear Player, but then when I try to load to file it says "Converting File" and then it just never loads. It doesn't make any sense because it happens to files that I've already played too so I know they should ...

Do some of these lab values seem impossibly high, particularly the AST and ALT? He clearly states these values. Her Chem-7 from yesterday revealed sodium 134, potassium 7.8, chloride 92, bicarbonate 25, sugar 293, BUN 120, creatinine 7.2, calcium 8.8, AST 2898, ALT 3595, ammonia 97, total bilirubin 2.3. ...

Ok. I have a question about how to properly transcribe PSA values. In every previous job I have had transcribing urology notes, I was told that if they give you a single number like 1,2,3..to transcribe it as 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, etc. I would get in trouble if I left off the .0 after the number. I also think this looks better on paper. However, my editor on this account (who I think is very old-school) says to leave the .0 off. What do you guys think? I already had ...

Medquist recruitment ad: Join a Corporate Team with Corporate Values! MedQuist's values of Customer Focus, Commitment, Teamwork and Integrity provide the framework for everything we do as an organization. I would rather go to an OWS rally. ...

"urine was clear with a small amount of bilirubin, Cheetos +15." Wow, I didn't know Cheetos could show up in your urine... My, my. ...

dictating lab values: albumin 2.7, low. s/l "HU" ratio low at 0.6. ?? Thank you!! ...

Was corrected to semicolons in my lab values from commas to semicolons in between each value. Is this correct? I have never done this or been told to do this in all my years of doing this job. Thanks in advance. ...

being paid hourly for VR but also am now doing regular transcription intermingled randomly so hourly pay is becoming "pay by the minute" because 1 report will be VR for a coupla minutes, then the next is regular. anyone else experiencing this? if so, are you making any substantial money, can it be done? many thanks, gitarMT ...

They are pulling all of the coding students to do HDS work for 2 pay periods because volumes are out of control. ...

The office I work for recently switched to iknowmed. There is no way to speed up or slow down the dictation in iknowmed. Is there some way I can transfer the dictation to Express Scribe? ...

Hello, Just wondering if anyone knows how to type out when the doc says "20/70 minus" for a vision value???? I can't find how to format it anywhere.. Input much appreciated! Nicole ...

he is dictating lab values, pc02, po2, ph, and something that sounds like BASE EXCESS, ...

Is this something new I haven't heard of before, or just a misspeak? ...

I am preparing for the RMT exam. How much detail of the normal lab values do I need to know? Do I have to memorize all the normal values at the least? I find that impossible. Do I have to know what test will diagnose for which disease or particular study? For example, do I have to know that white blood cells are involved in the CBC test or that PSA stands for prostrate specific antigen and is a cancer marker? How much information about the drugs do I need to know? What kind of lab valu ...

I know this is a silly question, but where can I find the core values of this company, if it has any at all. I was just curious and kind of just want to compare with how we are treated and laugh. ...

lab values - convert decimals to regular number - ticchick

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I always express as dictated - nm

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