Acronyms

I have some docs who use acronyms and some who prefer not to shorten anything. So I have set up a system so that my shortcut for the phrase is the standard abbreviation - "svc" for "superior vena cava," for example. For SVC, I use "xsvc." It's one extra keystroke, yes, but it helps me save time in the long run, I think.

For acronyms that almost everyone uses - COPD or CABG, for example - I use the "x" for the full phrase. But there are very few that I do that way.

Also, I believe I was the person AnnieM was referring to who mentioned setting up shortcuts to capitalize commonly use terms, like all the vertebral levels - C1, C2, L3, T4, etc. Also any exam names, like MRI or CT. Anything that you use often that is always capitalized can be set up to automatically capitalize and avoid having to hit the shift key. You'd be surprised how much time that can save you.

• Doubling Speed - Kristy
  • Speed results from multiple factors.... - Brian
  • Acronyms - Rad MT
    • Short term memory shot to Hades - AnnieM!AnnieM!
      • LOL @ AnnieM - Rad MT
  • Which expander are you using?? - mammamt
  • Template - TD
  • Do you use expansions for common English words and phrases too? sm - Cee
    • Thanks for tips - Kristy
  • doubling speed - Jeeperbelle
    • Be careful if pushing speed up too much, if a verbatim - kate
    • Another thing.... - AnnieM!AnnieM!

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