Stedman's Smartype - Speedtyping Software for Microsoft Word (2000, 2002/XP & 2003) works seamlessly from within the word processing program, greatly increasing Medical Transcriptionists' productivity. Allows users to easily expand characters into words and phrases, reducing overall keystrokes. The result? You save valuable time and make more money!

This new software contains:

• Built in vocabulary, including terminology from the renowned Stedman's Medical Dictionary, ensuring comprehensive medical terminology and accuracy
• Integrates within Microsoft Word 2000 and 2002/XP & 2003
• Ability to customize and add vocabulary including words, phrases, macros, and blocked text
• Ability to access majority of menu items via keystroke
• Ability to insert terminology simply by hitting the space bar

This product is a "must-have" to new and veteran Medical Transcriptionists, as well as students. A productivity enhancing program, this speedtyping software allows a medical transcriptionist to type only a few characters and hit the space bar to insert the entire term or phrase into the medical document.

Increases accuracy, lessens the wear and tear on the keyboard and hands, and puts the fun back into keyboarding! Order your copy today!

What is Stedman's Smartype?
Stedman's Smartype is an intelligent speedtyping engine, designed specifically for medical transcription. It utilizes an innovative and patented word-completion capability to dramatically reduce the number of keystrokes required to enter a word or phrase. Stedman's Smartype integrates with Word 2000 and Word 2002, and is both selectable and customizable from the Word menu bar. It dramatically increases the productivity and accuracy of medical transcriptionists, and it can compress the training time for novice transcriptionists.

This document is designed to introduce you to the features of the program and to show you the capabilities included in Stedman's Smartype. We recommend printing this document and going through each step to familiarize yourself with the different options available with Stedman's Smartype. For more in-depth instructions, or for information on a specific feature, please refer to the Users Guide or Help Files.

How do I activate Stedman's Smartype?
After installing the program, Stedman's is added as a menu in Microsoft Word. To launch Stedman's Smartype, click on the Stedman's menu, then select Enable Stedman's Smartype. You will see a bar open across your document, near the top -- this is the SmartLine. At the bottom of the screen, there will be a thicker bar -- this is the location of the SmartList.

How does Stedman's Smartype work?
Say you want to type the word examination. Press e. The most frequently-occurring word in the Stedman's Smartype vocabulary that begins with this letter instantly appears on the SmartLine, right under where you are typing. That word is examination. To insert the word examination into the text, simply press the spacebar. We.ll call this word the SmartWord.

Step-By-Step Introduction
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Platform : Windows
Operating System : Windows
System Requirements : Microsoft Word 2000, 2002/XP, 2003 for Windows*

*Not compatible with the Works Suite version of Microsoft Word.

Description
Medicine is ever changing, and its terminology evolves constantly. If you're involved in health care in any way, you need to know the latest medical terms and what they mean. That's why you need Dorland's! The world's most trusted source on the language of medicine for over 100 years, it delivers more entries and better definitions than any other medical dictionary - so you can master more of the current terminology that you need to know. A wealth of illustrations and a remarkably user-friendly format make reference a snap. Plus, bonus software on CD-ROM lets you load key terms and definitions onto your PDA ... spell medical terms correctly using spell-checker software ... and listen to audio pronunciations for 35,000 terms. And, free access to www.dorlands.com lets you consult the dictionary online anytime, anywhere. Turn to Dorland's ... you'll be amazed at how much vital information you can glean with so much ease!

Reviews
"In my opinion, the book is one of the two most trusted medical dictionaries on the market today...The audience is anyone with a desire to learn and/or improve their knowledge of medical terminology. This includes medical students and residents, nursing and allied health students, clinical coders, medical transcriptions, physicians, nurses, medical technologists, therapists of any discipline, and so on and so on. The book has an excellent preface and notes on the use of this dictionary making it extremely user-friendly. This is the premier medical language dictionary. It is one of two dictionaries on the market today that set the gold standard for all others to follow. If I could have only one dictionary on my reference shelf, Dorland's would probably be it." LouAnn Schraffenberger, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P(Univ of Illinois at Chicago School of Biomed & Health Info Mgmt)

Key Features

• Find any medical term you need to know! Over 120,000 entries - more than any other medical dictionary provides - include the latest drugs as well as extensive coverage of complimentary and alternative medicine.
• Know exactly what each term means with definitions that are the richest, most accurate available.
• Understand concepts visually by viewing more than 1500 extremely helpful illustrations, many in full color.
• Find answers faster thanks to the most user-friendly format of any medical dictionary.
• Take your word power even farther with the bonus CD-ROM! You can load the most essential medical terms and definitions onto your PDA ... spell medical terms correctly by installing the medical spell-checker software onto your computer ... and hear how words are pronounced by listening to audio recordings for over 35,000 terms.
• Look up any medical term online, anywhere you go, by visiting www.dorlands.com ... grow your vocabulary with the Dorland's Word of the Day ... and much more!

Finding the drug names you need has never been this easy!

Fully updated for 2007, Quick Look Electronic Drug Reference provides instant access to thousands of trade and generic drug names . just click n. go to the drug information you need!

Includes up to ten points of information on each drug: Generic Name, Brand Name(s), Sound-Alike/Look-Alike Issues, FDA-Recommended "Tall-Man" Lettering, Synonyms, Pronunciation Guide, Therapeutic Category, Use, Usual Dosage, and Dosage Forms.

Flexible search capabilities, including:

• A-to-Z Index Browse
• Keyword Search
• "Wildcard" Search
• Audio pronunciations for nearly all generic drugs.
• Add-a-Topic and Add-a-Note features allow you to add your own terms to the A-to-Z index or annotate an existing drug entry.
• Search options enables you to search by generic and trade names
• Keyword Index lets you find a medical problem or condition and immediately see which drugs are used for treatment.
• Plus, 14 valuable appendix sections, including Normal Laboratory Values, New Drugs Added Since Last Edition, Chemotherapy Regimens and Index, Drugs in Clinical Trials, and Abbreviations and Symbols Commonly Used in Medical Orders.

This electronic reference contains 1,022 pages packed with the high-quality research transcriptionists have come to expect from Health Professions Institute. Vera Pyle's "silver book" has been the favorite reference among medical transcriptionists for over 20 years.

Features:

• PDF file with convenient search capability that instantly takes you to all uses of your word.
• numerous bookmarks and major category headings make browsing easier.
• Glossary format: definitions, explanations, and examples of usage in dictation.
• New, difficult, and "odd-ball" terms that are hard to find or verify.
• More phonetic entries than ever.
• Researched and compiled by transcriptionists for transcriptionists.

System Requirements:

• Windows Operating System 2000, 2003, XT, Vista
• LockLizard Safeguard PDF Viewer (free).
• (Macintosh users with OSX 10.2 and above and JRE 1.4.2 can contact HPI about a special Mac version with limited features that is not available from the web site.)
  More Information

Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures in Medicine, by John H. Dirckx, M.D., is the latest addition to our SUM Program curriculum. This entirely new book in workbook format was written especially for medical transcriptionists.

It covers diagnostic studies, including imaging (MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound), EEG, EMG, endoscopy, electrophysiology, genetic testing, and more. It also includes the usual laboratory and pathology studies that are important to MTs for understanding what's going on in the report and editing and for risk management, coding, and chart analysis.

Other features include more extensive illustrations, historical sidelights, a glossary, an index, and reference values. Joining Dr. Dirckx's Human Diseases and H&P: A Nonphysician's Guide . . . books, this entirely new textbook completes a trilogy of workbooks written especially for the medical transcription profession.

To download a sample chapter for free, visit the Free Downloads page of HPI's Web site: www.hpisum.com.

The third edition of H & P: A Nonphysician's Guide to the Medical History and Physical Examination, written by John H. Dirckx, M.D., is an invaluable textbook and desk reference that explains the history and physical report step by step, demystifying the elusive language of physicians. It aids both novice and experienced transcriptionists in deciphering difficult dictation and can be used as a study aid for credentialing exams. It is essential for anyone handling or interpreting healthcare records--in the classroom or on the job! This new edition of H & P: A Nonphysician's Guide . . . is a full-size workbook-style text, 8.5" x 11," 336 pages.

Certified Medical Transcriptionists can earn up to 24 prior-approved CECs from AAMT with this book!

Each chapter contains comprehensive exercises that build vocabulary, increase understanding of medical concepts, and develop decision-making skills, with an emphasis on critical thinking. New features include:

• separate chapters for each step of the history and physical exam
• hundreds of excerpts from authentic H & P reports
• comprehensive exercises with emphasis on critical thinking skills
• answer keys to objective exercises
• relevant words and phrases listed alphabetically in For Quick Reference sidebars
• medical jargon discussed and defined along with formal terminology
• a glossary of words and phrases not found in standard references
• photos and anatomical drawings throughout the text
• activities and approaches for different learning styles

Unique exercise types appear throughout the workbook to enhance learning:

• Review and Summarize
• Pause and Reflect
• Relate and Remember
• Collaborate and Share
• Generalize and Apply
• Explain and Learn
• Compare and Contrast
• Extrapolate and Project
• Relax and Play

CMTs: Earn up to 24 Continuing Education credits with this workbook!

Human Diseases, 2nd edition, in an all-new workbook format, contains the latest information on the diseases most commonly encountered in dictation, including causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and treatment regimens. Dr. John H. Dirckx's clear writing style and systematic, self-contained topical organization make Human Diseases an ideal and easy to use desk reference on diseases.

Students, teachers, and anyone preparing for credentialing exams will appreciate the enhanced exercise section, including review questions and suggestions for varied and interesting learning activities. Certified Medical Transcriptionists can earn up to 20 prior-approved CE credits from AAMT with this workbook!

The workbook includes:

• chapter outlines
• learning objectives
• labeled illustrations
• special interest boxes on word origins
• glossary
• comprehensive index
• "Case Study: You.re the Doctor" where practitioners and students are challenged to make medical and ethical judgments from the physician.s perspective.

Chapters include:

• The Nature of Disease and Diagnostic Process
• Genetic Disorders
• Infectious Diseases
• The Immune System
• Neoplasia
• Trauma and Poisoning
• Diseases of the Skin
• Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
• Diseases of the Ear, Nose, and Throat
• Diseases of the Respiratory System
• Diseases of the Digestive System
• Excretory System, Male Reproductive System, & Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Diseases of the Female Reproductive System
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Disorders of the Metabolism, Nutrition and Endocrine Function
• Disorders of Blood Cells, Blood-Forming Tissues, and Blood Coagulation
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Diseases of the Eye
• Diseases of the Nervous System
• Mental Disorders

New and upgraded for 2007

A must-have for any healthcare professional including nursing personnel, medical transcriptionists, medical secretaries, medical coders, medical writers, editors and court reporters.

A series of consistently well-designed, useful, and authoritative electronic word books. They have the density of information and easy access to that information that you've come to expect from the series. These references allow you to access the data in so many ways, that no matter whether you can hear only a final syllable or have only a sense of what the dictator (doctor) is saying, you can usually find the words you need. Our word books are particularly helpful when transcribing diagnoses for doctors who dictate only cryptic initials.

For quick spelling verifications with more entries than most other word books, the VLC's word book series gives you immediate access to the specialty terms you regularly use including new and unusual terms, procedures and drug names! Its user-friendly layout, digital format, alpha-organization, cross-indexing, special appendices and index-like main entry/subentry format takes the work out of word look-up!

Our word books offers fast lookup with broad coverage. These new editions will help you meet your studing and later workday challenges with ease, speed and accuracy. These books are a must for all students, especially when you come to the actual transcription part. They will save you a bundle of money now, and when you are working as an MT.

Compact and easy to use for quick reference, with NOTES to help differentiate between words. Digital format for long life, these word books will be an excellent resource now and throughout your career as a medical transcriptionist.

Books include:

Abbreviations
Alternative Medicine
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
Dermatology & Immunology
GI/GU
OB-GYN & Pediatric
Orthopaedic & Rehab
Neurology/Neurosurgery
Pharmacology
Radiology & Oncology
Surgical & Equipment


NOTE: Word Books are in a downloadable PDF format

The new QuickStudy Books cover the key information on some of the toughest courses today, helping students boost their grades. The books are presented in the clear, concise format readers have come to expect from QuickStudy.

Covers every aspect of medical terminology related to the body and its use in the field. Helps decode medical terminology, including basic term sets, abbreviations, acronyms, and more.

The Medical Terminology book contains 140 Full Color pages and includes:

• ruled terms = finding info quickly
• study hints
• table of contents
• comprehensive glossary
• broken out by body systems
• color-coded chapters
• measures 4.25" x 7.5"

There is nothing that compares in price and quality when it comes to an Atlas of Human Anatomy. The proof is that we sold out of our first run before we even received them from the printer and are now on our second printing.
There over 3 million QuickStudy anatomical guides sold to date. This 222 full-color page Anatomy Atlas features the award-winning anatomical illustrations from Vince Perez all in one book. It is a must for medical students, health-care professionals, allied-health-services professionals and anyone interested in their body.

• Detailed, labeled illustrations by Vincent Perez
• Color-coded chapters provide easy reference corresponding to the table of contents
• Comprehensive index including a page-by-page reference for every anatomical feature
• Abbreviation key included for every chapter
• Multiple illustrations for 15 different human-body systems