AAMT follows AMA's style guide on this issue
Posted By: but the doctors don't NM on 2006-03-09
In Reply to: Crohn's disease is the correct form - SoCal
Subject: AAMT follows AMA's style guide on this issue
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but then CDC Journal Style Guide says...
Subject: but then CDC Journal Style Guide says...
Gram stain, gram-negative, gram-positive
Looked but can't find anything in AMA style guide. sm
Subject: Looked but can't find anything in AMA style guide. sm
I think your doc is confusing "more so" with "moreover." "Moreso" is not even in the English dictionary.
AAMT Style
Subject: AAMT Style
Anyone have any good web links to sum up AAMT BOS Second Edition - Don't have book yet...Thanks
AAMT style question...sm
can someone please tell me what the rule is on numbers 1-10? I read they were wanting to change it to all numerals, but has that happened or do you still spell out numbers 1-10 except for clarity purposes? Have gotten myself all confused now...Thanks.
I need opinion on something from AAMT regarding style...
I know the latest from AAMT regarding using numbers is to use 2, 3, 4, etc instead of two, three, four in the body of a report. I just think it looks tacky to say "on postoperative day 2" or "after 3 days", etc. I hate doing it. It's not so bad when referring to meds or technical stuff. Does everyone follow this AAMT "law" now? Just wondering what everyone else does??? 
AAMT "Book of Style"? (nm)
Subject: AAMT "Book of Style"? (nm)
This is not a BOS issue ...
Subject: This is not a BOS issue ...
... where there are mistakes, but an English grammar issue. Since most companies use the BOS as a guide, though, if QA says to do it with "was" unless you want to get points off, use "was."
In English, if you have a plural (5 mL) expressing measurement, quantity, etc., that plural subject is considered a single unit, not 5 separate mL.
The grammar link you provided was a different thing entirely. It was talking about "each" I believe. I really didn't get how that applied, but maybe I missed something.
Just trying to help out.
It's a "preference" issue (sm)
Subject: It's a "preference" issue (sm)
In Dorland's, "venostasis" gives you "venous stasis" as a definition. It refers you to another term, rather than just giving you the definition right there, which is an indication that Dorland's finds venous stasis preferable to venostasis, although it allows that they mean the same thing.
Stedman's entry for venostasis simply gives you a synonym, which is "phlebostasis." Upon looking that up, you find two definitions. First, slow motion of blood in veins, as you were using it. Second, treatment of CHF by compressing proximal veins of the extremities with tourniquets. And, it says that venostasis is a synonym for phlebostasis.
Checking phlebostasis in Dorland's, we find those same two definitions, but no mention of venostasis as a synonym.
What does this mean? You and your QA person are both correct, but probably, she just thinks venostasis looks odd, because it kind of does look odd. Usually, you see it written as venous stasis and most people say it as venous stasis.
Venostasis isn't wrong, by far, but the fact that Dorland's tells you it's venous stasis communicates that venous stasis is the more expected form.
If you show her the dictionary entries, she'll kind of have to accept that you're correct, but that still won't make "venostasis" look any better. My concern would be that clients will think it is incorrect, causing them to focus on it unnecessarily. It's often best to go with a neutral choice that won't cause excitement.
My preference would be to use venous stasis for the abnormally slow movement of blood in veins.
current not an issue?
Subject: current not an issue?
ahh, it is a personal issue - then take it private!
Subject: ahh, it is a personal issue - then take it private!
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agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue
Subject: agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue
crashing. On the other hand, BOS says non is a word that in most cases does not need a hypen, so it does vary in many instances. Non can be combined with the word being used. Noncommental is an example, but there is no hyphenated statement following it.
Possible risk management issue
Subject: Possible risk management issue
I think the proper form would be to type it verbatim and then flag the report for possible risk management.
aaah, meant currently not an issue
Subject: aaah, meant currently not an issue
It's a 'per the facility' issue as both are acceptable. Just use what QA says to keep them
Subject: It's a 'per the facility' issue as both are acceptable. Just use what QA says to keep them happy. nm
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using mg for "Zofran 4 mg" isn't an issue, I just question it's dictated as
Subject: using mg for "Zofran 4 mg" isn't an issue, I just question it's dictated as
"4 mg of Zofran"
is this a shoulder issue? Could be "ends" as in tendon ends..sm
Subject: is this a shoulder issue? Could be "ends" as in tendon ends..sm
for example, as in a labral tear of the shoulder.
She has lost some weight, but she has been reading up on s/l “pekos”, and understands the issue with
Subject: She has lost some weight, but she has been reading up on s/l “pekos”, and understands the issue with
.........insulin resistance and problems with obesity and hyperlipidemia, as well as her elevated blood pressure and so she would like to go over issues with her diet today.
The patient has a diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome with glucose intolerance. Under the plan the doc again says, reviewed "pekos" in detail......
TIA!!!
style
Subject: style
stay home for the next two days or 2 days? or does it depend on account specifics? Thanks in advance.
style
Subject: style
Use numbers unless 2 numbers in a row or beginning a sentence. Zoloft 50 mg 1 daily versus Zoloft 50 one daily.
If you don't have AAMT Book of Style, this is a good website. http://www.mtdaily.com/style.html
Which style do you use for PRN/p.r.n.? How about the same for PC/p.c.? -sm
Subject: Which style do you use for PRN/p.r.n.? How about the same for PC/p.c.? -sm
http://www.ismp.org/tools/errorproneabbreviations.pdf
Because this site re: medical abbreviations that should never be used in reports doesn't list PC/p.c., then your choice is based on your style guide, isn't it. Which style guide do you follow for tx'ing "as needed"...PRN or p.r.n.? Go with it for PC/p.c. (There's an AAMT Style Guide that some medical tx companies require MTs to follow. Does it require small letters and periods for Latin-word abbreviations?)
Resource: Abbreviations Web site,
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalabbreviations.php?keywords=PC&search=abbreviation
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Need help on style board....nm...TIA
Subject: Need help on style board....nm...TIA
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Maybe McGhan style 133
Subject: Maybe McGhan style 133
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style question
Subject: style question
Is it correct to put "May 10th" or "May 10" - this is just a general question. I don't know if the "th" is supposed to be there after a date. TIA.
Have a style question here!!
Subject: Have a style question here!!
Working for a new company -- they say all meds in a paragraph be separated by semi-colons as well as semi-colon use in parts of the PE. They seem to imply that I am some kind of incompetent fool for not doing this automatically. I've been an MT for 25+ years, and a few of my accounts were for some of the most prestigious medical facilities in the U.S. and have never routinely done this. Is this a new AAMT style rule? I wouldn't be questioning this if it was a hospital preference, but it's the whole little smarmy company.....
Sorry so cranky.
per the Book of Style
Subject: per the Book of Style
Per Book of Style 2 edition page 150:
"When the generic name and brand name of a medication sound alike, use the generic spelling unless it is certain that the brand name is being referenced to."
Therefore, I would use the generic spelling levothyroxine.
Book of Style
Subject: Book of Style
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Style question, sm...
Subject: Style question, sm...
The provider is dicating HPV DNA in the ASSESSMENT. Normally, we never abbreviate in the assessment, but for some reason I'm wondering if an exception to this could be for DNA. Should I type it 'human papilloma virus deoxyribonucleic acid' or "human human papilloma virus DNA"?
TIA for your advice,
Vertically Challenged
Book of Style sm.
Subject: Book of Style sm.
It is the former AAMT's way of trying to standardize what each MT is doing. Many companies expect you to strictly adhere to what the BOS says for quality and if you do not it affects your QA scores.
s/l spring air guide
Subject: s/l spring air guide
the primary 'spring air' guide was thread through the needle.
curved awl and guide awl nm
Subject: curved awl and guide awl nm
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sounds like guide pin
Subject: sounds like guide pin
If you are asking if guide pin would be correct, yes I would say it would be.
Subject: If you are asking if guide pin would be correct, yes I would say it would be.
Vario guide
Subject: Vario guide
brain biopsy using Vario guide??
guide wire
Subject: guide wire
It's 0.018
Anticipatory guide?
Subject: Anticipatory guide?
Has anyone ever heard the term "anticipatory guide" relating to a patient's discharge? I've sped it up and slowed it down, and I keep hearing that phrase.
Book of Style 2nd edition....
Subject: Book of Style 2nd edition....
I don't know if you guys follow BOS rules but...
per BOS page 150 "When generic name and brand name of a medication sound alike, use the generic spelling unless it is certain that the brand name is being referenced." (Therefore, use KCl.)
Also per BOS p 461 Dangerous Abbreviations "Use complete spelling for drug names." (Therefore, use potassium chloride!) ?
Style question: If using the term SM
Subject: Style question: If using the term SM
"history of present illness" within the report, such as "see history of present illness above", do you capitalize the letters such as "see History of Present Illness above"? Also, such as "see Review of Systems below"? Do we keep them lower case or upper case when they are used within the report?
Thank you. I'm confused and I hope this question makes sense. 
s/l *Chang style syringette*????
Subject: s/l *Chang style syringette*????
lol, I love your style and wisdom! Nm
Subject: lol, I love your style and wisdom! Nm
nm
Glidewire vs guide wire
Subject: Glidewire vs guide wire
In Stedman's Med/Surg Equipment reference it shows lower case glide wire listed under wire and also under glide (this is coming from an old 1993 edition). They also show upper case Glidewire guide listed only under wire. Then in the Stedman's CV and Pulmonary 2001 edition it shows Glidewire brand listed as it's own separate reference with several types listed under it. Glidewire appears again under the guide wire listings and nowhere can I find lower case glide wire listed in the newer edictino (not even under wire). I'm guessing you are trying to say that Glidewire brand name has replaced the old reference all together? I do want to get this right and appreciate your pointing that out.
Any clues about the Mire/Mylar wire or the AquaTempo catheter?
hydrophillis guide wire
Subject: hydrophillis guide wire
Kimney guide catheter? nm
Subject: Kimney guide catheter? nm
nm
? stroke guide wire
Subject: ? stroke guide wire
Therefore, at this time I decided to attempt at recanalizing the distal superficial femoral artery and popliteal artery to see if I can find any of the tibial vessels by increasing flow down to the tibioperoneal trunk. Therefore, a _____ guide wire was inserted and the straight catheter was removed. S/L stroke?
Guide wire or guidewire?
Subject: Guide wire or guidewire?
Stedman's has both listed. Is there a difference? Stedman's Spellchecker accepts both.
Thanks!
Abbreviations per book of style question - sm
Do you abbreviate mg, ml, 02 etc if the account instructions say to spell out abbreviations as per book of style?
Have ordered book, not here yet. Thanks in advance for help.
Megan style tissue expander?
Subject: Megan style tissue expander?
OP note - he says Megan-style 133 500 cc full volume tissue expander. Cannot find Megan or Megann.
client preference and BOS (book of style)
Subject: client preference and BOS (book of style)
really, we cannot tell you the answer, albeit for 20 years, Webster's Merriam dictionary has it with no hypen (same with most re- words)...but it's really up to your client(s) and also the Book Of Style by the AAMT really spells it out.....somewhere in the huge nearly 600 page book........
good luck :)
BOS is 'Book of Style', what has crepitus to do in there? We all know what 'crepitus' i
Subject: BOS is 'Book of Style', what has crepitus to do in there? We all know what 'crepitus' is
Possibly E-Fixator, Nitinol guide pin. nm.
Subject: Possibly E-Fixator, Nitinol guide pin. nm.
see links...spring-wire guide?....
Subject: see links...spring-wire guide?....
There is a spring-tipped guide in Stedman's. nm
Subject: There is a spring-tipped guide in Stedman's. nm
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