Do we spell out CT in the diagnosis or just leave SM
Posted By: Bos challenged on 2007-12-17
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Subject: Do we spell out CT in the diagnosis or just leave SM
it as CT? I know mg, etc is left abbreviated. Thanks in advance.
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can't you just leave it abbreviated, or do you have to spell it out. I would leave as dictated.
Subject: can't you just leave it abbreviated, or do you have to spell it out. I would leave as dictated.
If it was dictated like that & you can leave abbrvns in, then leave it
Subject: If it was dictated like that & you can leave abbrvns in, then leave it
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I'd spell out at least once sm
Subject: I'd spell out at least once sm
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When do you spell out IV?
Subject: When do you spell out IV?
Do you not spell out all abbr. in the assessment, impression, and dx????????? I have had so many QA people change this on me so now I am lost totally.
Thank you! I could not think how to spell that at all. nm
Subject: Thank you! I could not think how to spell that at all. nm
Definitely would spell it out!
Subject: Definitely would spell it out!
I've never been a fan of slang myself, so if it's not a verbatim account, I'd transcribe hematocrit!
I myself spell them out - nm
Subject: I myself spell them out - nm
how would you spell this?
Subject: how would you spell this?
re-CT'd (as in to obtain another CT scan) Is re-CT'd correct? That is how he says it.
I would spell it out as you did. nm
Subject: I would spell it out as you did. nm
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Spell it out.
Subject: Spell it out.
The general rule of thumb is to spell out abbreviations under diagnoses. Missed abortion.
that is how i would spell it... nm
Subject: that is how i would spell it... nm
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Yes spell it out nm
Subject: Yes spell it out nm
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I spell them out ...
Subject: I spell them out ...
I spell them out (i.e., second, third, fourth) because I am old and disslike what the word processor does to the alternative. I do, however, do a suprascript for exponents (i.e., "cm2" with the "2" smaller and above), but that's just me.
I use #1 and also you do not spell out
Subject: I use #1 and also you do not spell out
numbers unless 2 are together - two 40 mg tablets or if it begins a sentence - Three days prior to admission.....
Did doc spell it that way or is it a s/l?...sm
Subject: Did doc spell it that way or is it a s/l?...sm
maybe it is one of the meds found here, hope this helps:
www.fda.gov/oashi/aids/virals.html
Normally do not spell it out - ANA 1:160.
Subject: Normally do not spell it out - ANA 1:160.
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mcg or necessary to now spell out?
Did the abbreviation rules recently change? I am being told that we can no longer do mcg and must type out micrograms.
I'd spell it
Subject: I'd spell it
like you have it.
I always spell it out...
Subject: I always spell it out...
Depends on what the client or your employer wants.
I would leave in under PMH sm
Subject: I would leave in under PMH sm
it probably is part of what is being said. And, it is a lab value (said it was negative) not a date. l
I would leave as is - sm
Subject: I would leave as is - sm
I have heard this phrase many times, and always leave it as is. They are referring to prerenal azotemia.
I'd leave it as is. nm
Subject: I'd leave it as is. nm
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just leave the S off
Subject: just leave the S off
nm
Then that is how I will leave it! Thanks
Subject: Then that is how I will leave it! Thanks
leave as is
Subject: leave as is
Torso is an anatomical term for the central part of the many animal bodies (including that of the human) from which extend the neck and limbs. It is sometimes referred to as the trunk. The torso includes the thorax and abdomen
I would leave it the way he says it. nm
Subject: I would leave it the way he says it. nm
I'd leave them just how you have them.
Subject: I'd leave them just how you have them.
I would leave as is
Subject: I would leave as is
i would leave as is
Subject: i would leave as is
You never know with labs, they can be tricky. If you are really concerned you could always add a marker for it to be double checked but I would leave as dictated.
I would leave it.
Subject: I would leave it.
I think you are correct. I believe they are three separate things. There is general pain that stars to localize to one spot. There is rebound pain where they press on your abdomen slowly, but then unexpectedly let go. And there is guarding pain if when they examin or stomach you they press or attempt to press and you instinctively try to guard your abdomen with your hands.
i would leave as is.......
Subject: i would leave as is.......
i would leave as is.......
Thanks, but I had to leave a QA...
Subject: Thanks, but I had to leave a QA...
nm
Leave them in (sm)
Subject: Leave them in (sm)
I would leave them in. Yes, it is redundant, but it's also what the doctor dictated. The only exception would be, in my opinion, if there were account specifics covering this and then I would follow the account specifics.
Leave it
Subject: Leave it
where it is. Put a hypen in between tib-fib and a comma after fib.
I leave them out
Subject: I leave them out
You can overdue on hyphens and commas. Well child check, well woman's visit, well baby check. Looks better without. Just my take. :-)
I would just leave it at sm
Subject: I would just leave it at sm
exacerbating the anal pain.
okay, I can't spell triangle
Subject: okay, I can't spell triangle
ti kwon doe how to spell??? Thanks.
Subject: ti kwon doe how to spell??? Thanks.
need spell help s/l ducocholelithiasis...tia nm
Subject: need spell help s/l ducocholelithiasis...tia nm
oops - never to spell out nos. even 1-9...nm
Subject: oops - never to spell out nos. even 1-9...nm
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Sorry got it, Doc can't spell it is Abouna. x
Subject: Sorry got it, Doc can't spell it is Abouna. x
Sorry, obviously I can't spell so we're even :) nm
Subject: Sorry, obviously I can't spell so we're even :) nm
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hyoscyamine. I can never spell this right! Always have to look it up!
Subject: hyoscyamine. I can never spell this right! Always have to look it up!
need drug spell help
Subject: need drug spell help
Drug names s/l kador and magoxide? Need help spelling both.
Well, that certainly spell checks....
Subject: Well, that certainly spell checks....
and still keeps the same meaning....I think I will go wtih that. Thanks bunches!!
First, it would help if I could spell Hades right!
Subject: First, it would help if I could spell Hades right!
Second, it should read "His PAST history is notable for yada yada yada yada" or whatever it I said before. It's 11 p.m. and I don't even know what I'm doin' on here at this our...just being goofy I guess!
do not know how to spell... he just feels s/l bla-za about everything. thank you
Subject: do not know how to spell... he just feels s/l bla-za about everything. thank you
it's too bad for Angie that you cannot spell.
Subject: it's too bad for Angie that you cannot spell.
nm
I spell that one out and have it in my expander (sm)
Subject: I spell that one out and have it in my expander (sm)
because no one dictator can ever seem to agree on it it seems! So, because I am allowed to with my particular account(s), I always go for non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and score the "free" keystrokes to boot!
And since when could doctors spell ANYTHING right?...nm
Subject: And since when could doctors spell ANYTHING right?...nm
Most doctors can't spell.
Subject: Most doctors can't spell.
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