Re: How do you proof your own work?

If I can, I get someone else to read it. My husband may not know the
medical terms, but his grammar is good and he knows if a sentence makes
sense. As far as HIPAA is concerned, he is privy to my work and understands
the importance of confidentiality. If he is not available, I listen as I
proof my own work. Usually I proof on the fly and I usually am aware if
something doesn't ring true and will go back and listen and proof. I'm
fortunate to have my own clients and have had them all for a long time, so
that makes things easier.

Barb C.
"CindyB" <cinqueen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I know that many proof on the fly or don't even proof at all. But when
> you have a new account, a new doctor or a difficult dictation, how do
> you proof?
>
> The reason I ask is that an MT told me that her brain tends to fix
> errors, so that she doesn't really see them even if she's looking for
> them. I find that amazing. Errors in spelling, grammar, etc. just jump
> out at me no matter what I'm reading. I have to consciously make an
> effort not to see them, or at least not to care.
>
> So, how do I help someone to proof their own work when their brain
> isn't as detail oriented as mine? Especially for those times when they
> are typing on auto pilot and the fingers just transcribe what the ears
> hear without the brain getting in the way? That situation is
> especially difficult for those who proof as they transcribe. We don't
> notice the typo, the spelling error that is a real word and a spell
> checker won't catch, or the dictated sentence that just doesn't make
> sense. When you know you have typed something while on auto pilot, how
> do you then go back and see what you didn't see the first time if your
> mind tends to fix things to begin with?
>
> I've heard of MTs rereading their work, but backwards. I've tried and
> cannot do that. Some read their stuff out loud. There must be other
> tricks. Care to share?
>
> Thanks!


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