A renegade medical transcriptionist rants about the inherent crappy nature of his former job. He used to have no choice, so he held on to that job because there weren't many other jobs available to him at that time. He used to be a victim of global exploitation occasionally masquerading as outsourcing.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Not Much Respect Left for Some Physicians

I used to respect physicians a lot. Really. They're well-respected members of the community whose jobs are geared towards helping people and curing them. They've got not only the dignity but also the money. They've got minds that are able to memorize all those highfaluting medical terminologies and a deep medical vocabulary to boot.

Not anymore. Well, most of them still have my respect, but those physicians who dictate like they don't care someone is going to transcribe their dictations should be banished to a remote jungle in Africa. Sorry, I hate to say this, but FUCK THEM. How they dictate is a very good reflection of their personality. I wouldn't want any of those assholes to be my doctor, not even if I'm on the brink of death.

So, can you explain why you're so inconsiderate, huh, fucktards?

When English-challenged MTs Converse

I can't believe that so many months have passed since my last post here. My mind has been farthest from anything MT and I don't even miss the profession. If there's something that I miss, it's the company of my former coworkers who I really like.

Anyway, I came across this conversation -- not real time but through a series of posts to an online board. I find it really funny. Anyway, you be the judge.

http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/medical-transcriptionist/Finding-Entry-Level-Medical-Transcription-Jobs/t26511/p26