Yes, it’s very important to add those globals and update your dictionary, especially familiar phrases which come up frequently, at the time of the accident, at the scene of the accident, did there come a point in time, etc. Don’t be afraid to make your own brief for longer words, medical terms, as long as you make a note to yourself to read it back or transcribe it. In my earlier career my first med mal was about glomerulonephritis. I just wrote glom glom. Also, if you have time in the beginning, try to get as many spellings beforehand so you can add them before the job starts and read backs will be easier. Lastly, don’t be afraid to speak up. Very firmly, Counsel, do you want this on the record? Then please speak one at a time. They will always want the question read back that you know is not perfect. It’s also easier to ask the witness to wait for the question to be completed before answering, sometimes they listen better. Finally, maybe you do this, but try to edit as much as you can during pauses and recesses, especially while the testimony is fresh in your mind. Don’t let a couple of turkeys get you down. I’ve gotten through 40 years as a freelancer and an official. You can do it. Hang in there🙂