BOS2-Preference is disk.
Posted By: nm on 2008-09-25
In Reply to: disc vs disk - JustanotherMT
Subject: BOS2-Preference is disk.
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I think it is the doc's preference (sm)
Subject: I think it is the doc's preference (sm)
I have been asked to spell it discectomy. If you have a sample report that spells it diskectomy, then you probably should spell it that way.
it's really client preference.......nm
Subject: it's really client preference.......nm
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Definitely client preference, if they have one, but -- sm
Subject: Definitely client preference, if they have one, but -- sm
barring that, the AAMT has come out saying that "disk" is preferred over "disc" (for whatever that's worth), though both are still acceptable.
I've had some clients with a preference for "disc" with respect to the eyes, and "disk" when referring to the spine, but the vast majority (in my recent experience) have shown a preference for disk in all cases.
Client preference here. nm :)
Subject: Client preference here. nm :)
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it's really client preference.........
Subject: it's really client preference.........
Client preference
Subject: Client preference
Amen to that, don't ever worry about learning things the right way, just learn the client way and you can't go wrong.
Either/or, matter of preference
Subject: Either/or, matter of preference
preference of most accounts is to
Subject: preference of most accounts is to
leave off the s, except when it would make an awkward construction, e.g. the patient has Alzheimer's (in that case leave the s). But some accounts still want the s.
probably regional or preference, but
Subject: probably regional or preference, but
I would probably only use burnt if a. I could hear it that clearly and b. if he were saying the toast was burnt. I just think burned looks and sounds better.
Preference now is without apostrophe.
Subject: Preference now is without apostrophe.
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Doctor's preference
Subject: Doctor's preference
For the accounts that I work on, the doctors prefer it all written out. I don't know what the BOS3 has to say about this, but it's probably one of those things that goes by what the doctor, or QA, prefers.
That is probably a facility preference. The
Subject: That is probably a facility preference. The
abbreviations you gave examples of are standard abbreviations still in use.
That is probably a facility preference. The
Subject: That is probably a facility preference. The
abbreviations you gave examples of are standard abbreviations still in use.
nope...don't want to either...again, just a matter of preference.nm
Subject: nope...don't want to either...again, just a matter of preference.nm
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and I agree - client preference and most a/c's are
Subject: and I agree - client preference and most a/c's are
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Well, CLIENT PREFERENCE rules.....sm
Subject: Well, CLIENT PREFERENCE rules.....sm
Always, always it's client preference. I was just speaking in a BOS/AAMT ruling about numbers. Client preference most definitely IS the bottom line. 
Client preference but usually KCl vs Kay Ciel...nm
Subject: Client preference but usually KCl vs Kay Ciel...nm
Client preference, I suppose, but I do --sm
Subject: Client preference, I suppose, but I do --sm
L5 compression fracture; C5-6 herniated nucleus puposus. I have never used fifth lumbar or lumbar five. Most docs I have had always dictate as L5 or C5-6 and also some do C-spine or L-spine. easier for them, I guess, as well as whoever reads the report.
client preference re- expanding.....
Subject: client preference re- expanding.....
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I think it depends on your client preference
Subject: I think it depends on your client preference
I usually would type 2-5, but my client doesn't want numbers 1-10 to be spelled out.
It's client preference and if it's verbatim or not.....
Subject: It's client preference and if it's verbatim or not.....
Many MDs want verbatim - despite BOS...so it's really client preference........
usually not capitalized, but might be a "client preference." Ask why /nm
Subject: usually not capitalized, but might be a "client preference." Ask why /nm
Client or personal preference
Subject: Client or personal preference
You have several choices here that are correct. You can put E:A reversal, E/A reversal, or E to A reversal. If no client preference, your pick - all are correct.
yes, me too - also it may depend on client preference NM
Subject: yes, me too - also it may depend on client preference NM
Okay, now I guess it is a matter of preference.
Subject: Okay, now I guess it is a matter of preference.
I believe that current preference these days is
Subject: I believe that current preference these days is
followup, without the dash. Back in the old days it was follow-up or follow up. I would go with whatever the client wants, I have one that wants the dash, one that does not.
it depends on the dictators preference
Subject: it depends on the dictators preference
I work in a hospital and they voted x2 as an unacceptable abbreviation. We currently have to spell it out. We also have to spell out q as every, qid as four times daily, bid as two times daily and so on and so on. I would ask the dictator or your QA person before making a final decision.
Client preference overrules BOS-2, so
Subject: Client preference overrules BOS-2, so
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Normally it is client preference. Mine does
Subject: Normally it is client preference. Mine does
not want the # unless it is stated #4 Vicryl, etc. The # is not normally used with 4-0, 3-0, etc.
Per doctor/client preference, but we
Subject: Per doctor/client preference, but we
use L2-L3. BOS2 says either way is acceptable.
Client preference - we use x2(no space).
Subject: Client preference - we use x2(no space).
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We use 5ཆ" per client's preference.
Subject: We use 5ཆ" per client's preference.
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p.o. is preferred, but client preference
Subject: p.o. is preferred, but client preference
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Then that is your client/MTSO's preference
Subject: Then that is your client/MTSO's preference
and nothing is wrong with that. You have to follow the rules they set.
BOS2........sm
Subject: BOS2........sm
MT50, I have the free download and couldn't find it. Would you tell me how you found it for next time. ty so much.
Per BOS2, 2nd, 3rd, etc.
Subject: Per BOS2, 2nd, 3rd, etc.
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Thanks! I think my QA must be using BOS2.
Subject: Thanks! I think my QA must be using BOS2.
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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 :)
Use the term where you find the definition. That indicates preference.nm
Subject: Use the term where you find the definition. That indicates preference.nm
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they are the same.My doc mostly says drawer. Maybe depends on your account preference
Subject: they are the same.My doc mostly says drawer. Maybe depends on your account preference
Per AAMT BOS2
Subject: Per AAMT BOS2
Under "dangerous abbreviations" they would prefer mL instead of cc; thus, have changed it in my expansions and use it for all hospitals without anything to the contrary ever being said for about a year now.
and per BOS2 and AAMT for this we are not
Subject: and per BOS2 and AAMT for this we are not
not supposed to expand - unless your client profile says to - so if the dictator says I's and O's and it's verbatim - well....they get I's and O's. Most accounts today do not want over-expansions to pad lines. Of course, the client profile (CP) comes first or client preferences, but secondarily across the board - BOS2 keeps us all pretty uniformed....
not QA here but page 149 BOS2
Subject: not QA here but page 149 BOS2
Page 149 in Book of Style 2nd edition explains this in detail.
See below taken from AAMT BOS2
Subject: See below taken from AAMT BOS2
Ordinals: Ordinal numbers are used to indicate order or position in a series rather than quantity.
Ordinals are commonly spelled out, especially when the series goes no higher than 10 items. However, as with all numbers in medical reports, AAMT recommends using numerals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.
Do not use a period with ordinal numbers.
3rd rib (or third)
5 th finger (or fifth)
She is to return for her 3rd (or third) visit in 2 days.
She was in her 9th (or ninth) month of pregnancy.
His return visits are scheduled for the 15th and 25th of next month.
The 4th cranial nerve...
From AAMT BOS2
Subject: From AAMT BOS2
followup, follow up
Use followup for the noun and adjective forms (the hyphenated form, follow-up is an acceptable alternative).
The patient did not return for followup. (noun)
In followup visits, she appeared to improve. (adjective)
For the verb, the two-word form follow up is the only correct choice.
We will follow up with regular return visits. (verb)
HINT: To test whether the correct form is one word or two, try changing the tense or number. If one or more letters must be added, the correct form is two words.
We will follow up.
tense change >>
We followed up.
(Followedup is not a word, so followed up must be two words.)
We follow up.
number change >>
He follows up.
(Followsup is not a word, so follows up must be two words.)
per BOS2, no apostrophe after name
Subject: per BOS2, no apostrophe after name
Per AAMT- BOS2
Subject: Per AAMT- BOS2
Express partial units as indicated.
D: grade 4 and a half over 6 murmur
T: grade 4.5 over 6 murmur
or grade 4.5/6 murmur
D: grade 4 to 5 over 6 murmur
T: grade 4 to 5 over 6 murmur
or grade 4/6 to 5/6 murmur
not grade 4-5/6 murmur
Per AAMT BOS2
Subject: Per AAMT BOS2
With periods for the latin abbreviation i.e.
q.i.d.
p.o.
b.i.d.
etc.
Per AAMT-BOS2...
Subject: Per AAMT-BOS2...
In particular, avoid the use of unnecessary or inappropriate capitals. Do not, for example, capitalize a common-noun reference to a thing or person if it is just one of many other such things or persons. Thus, emergency room and recovery room are not capitalized. Think of the rule for generic versus brand names for drugs. The generic term (common noun) emergency room is applied to all emergency rooms, so it is not capitalized.
Thus, I do not capitalize it unless it is with a facility name so I would say you are correct. Always exceptions to the rule according to the facility preference.
Per AAMT BOS2
Subject: Per AAMT BOS2
disk
Dictionaries and other reference works have long shown a lack of agreement about the spelling of this word. Some authorities prefer the spelling disc for references to the eye and disk for the spine. Others have an opposite preference.
We recommend the spelling disk for all anatomic and surgical references for this round, flat, regular, and regularly condensed plate of material.
There is classical support for this spelling. Disk is derived from the Greek diskos and came into our lexicon by way of medieval Latin (discos), whose alphabet does not include a k. Other English words ending in sk with similar derivation include ask, desk, kiosk, task, and whisk. By comparison, there are very few English words that end in sc.
optic disk
L4-5 disk space
diskectomy
diskitis
Per AAMT BOS2
Subject: Per AAMT BOS2
Follow up versus follow-up; the hyphenated form is also an acceptable alernative.
Rest of the rules...
Followup, follow up: Use followup for the noun and adjective forms (the hyphenated form, follow-up is an acceptable alternative).
The patient did not return for followup. (noun)
In followup visits, she appeared to improve. (adjective)
For the verb, the two-word form follow up is the only correct choice.
We will follow up with regular return visits. (verb)
HINT: To test whether the correct form is one word or two, try changing the tense or number. If one or more letters must be added, the correct form is two words.
We will follow up.
tense change >>
We followed up.
(Followedup is not a word, so followed up must be two words.)
We follow up.
number change >>
He follows up.
(Followsup is not a word, so follows up must be two words.)
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