For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between
Posted By: avamq on 2006-01-25
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Subject: For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between
cheloid and keloid?? I know it's scarring but does the spelling matter? THanks.
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What is the difference....
Subject: What is the difference....
....between CAM walker and Cam walker?
I have seen it both ways, but am not sure which way is correct.
I think there is a difference --
Subject: I think there is a difference --
in someone telling you the answer or you looking it up for yourself. Sounds like this person wanted us to find the answer and him/her not taking the time to look it up for themselves. Anyway, good luck to the new person!
Don't think it makes much of a difference.
Subject: Don't think it makes much of a difference.
:)
Anyone else? Sounds like a difference of
Subject: Anyone else? Sounds like a difference of
difference between abbreviation and
Subject: difference between abbreviation and
When in doubt, I refer to Stedman's Abbreviation book. For example, I have always hated typing "afib" for atrial fibrillation, so I looked it up. In this book, the proper way to abbreviate it is AFib. As far as cc versus mL, that is a Joint Commission requirement, not a BOS issue. Another example is sed rate. There is no approved abbreviation that sounds like sed rate, but the book shows sed rt, which is something I wouldn't use. Sed is truncated, not abbreviated, so I expand to sedimentation rate.
I work for 2 companies with slightly different approaches to a couple of BOS issues, both being very reputable MTSOs, so I have to keep them straight in my head. One wants me to use platelets if that is what is said in the CBC dictation; the other wants me to use platelet count.
You will have to decide what path you need to take.
difference is....is that CAM Walker...sm
Subject: difference is....is that CAM Walker...sm
CAM Walker®
http://www.sammonspreston.com/Supply/Product.asp?Leaf_Id=55988501
I can but it makes no difference-see more
Subject: I can but it makes no difference-see more
I played it without the foot pedal and it does the same thing. I had cleaned the heads and am afraid I did something to it.
It does not make a difference UNLESS
Subject: It does not make a difference UNLESS
your MTSO/client says to go by BOS. If so, then it is an error.
what is the difference between shotty and shoddy?
Subject: what is the difference between shotty and shoddy?
what's the difference btwn SHOTTY & SHODDY? where can you use one from the other?
P.S. If it makes any difference, pt is female
Subject: P.S. If it makes any difference, pt is female
nm
m = milli but u = micro ... there is a difference
Subject: m = milli but u = micro ... there is a difference
nm
how do you tell difference between opposition and apposition NM
Subject: how do you tell difference between opposition and apposition NM
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4.2 thousand is example. Your adding a 0 makes it 42,000. Big difference.
Subject: 4.2 thousand is example. Your adding a 0 makes it 42,000. Big difference.
Before spellcheck and expanders, we LEARNED the difference!
Subject: Before spellcheck and expanders, we LEARNED the difference!
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What is the difference between glidewire and guide wire? TIA
Subject: What is the difference between glidewire and guide wire? TIA
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Difference between Morse and Morris taper.
Subject: Difference between Morse and Morris taper.
A Morse-taper is used to achieve fixation between the two components (Wright Medical).
The Morris taper prosthetic neck, as the name implies, this extractor was developed to remove femoral stems, which
have differing sizes of femoral neck tapers (Wheeless Ortho online).
Bottom line, what is the difference between O2 and FiO2? I am trying to figure out...nm
if I rated a critical error for transcribing O2 instead of FiO2 (new difficult dictator and I didn't hear the Fi).
reason I said that.....sm
Subject: reason I said that.....sm
In Spanish, there is no *v* - and Spanish-speaking folks could possibly say affansed for advanced....though I could be wrong.
in Havana, Cuba the license plates actually say HABANA
Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
Subject: Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
I do hem/onc all day long and the docs do that a lot (give the generic names)...so I have had to learn a few generic/brand names...Sigh. Just call me Dr. Sassee. LOL
You have a good day too :)
The only reason...
Subject: The only reason...
I would be hesitant to number them is because of the coding issue. If I'm not mistaken, each diagnosis is coded for insurance rasons, proper billing, etc.
We're applying this to what body part? Can make a difference. :) nm
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Oops - spelling check: I meant DIFFERENCE (blush) :) n/m
Subject: Oops - spelling check: I meant DIFFERENCE (blush) :) n/m
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and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
Subject: and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
abbreviation list is because h.s. (hour of sleep) is confused with half-strength. *S*
No reason to answer like that.
Subject: No reason to answer like that.
A little rude don't ya think?
Yes, I have drug books, in fact, just got new pharmceutical book from Saunders, 2007. I just could not find it. Sorry I did not look hard enough.
We come onto this board for HELP not to get yelled at or made a fool of. Thanks for nothing.
the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
Subject: the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
usually he says laboratory data and he did not on this report. He talked about the ECG then just said INR 3.0. The doctor says type as dictated, so I did not feel it went under ECG thats why I wanted to make sure about the lab, not unless it would appropriately fit under ECG?? Thanks
For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
Subject: For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...
Subject: Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...
gram-negative is with a lowercase "g"
Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm
Subject: Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm
...there are Kastenbauers in my family tree. :-) So, your s/l rang a bell.
links not working for some reason. Just SM
Subject: links not working for some reason. Just SM
passthru
Found Potts ligature in Sted's Equip. sm
Tue Jan 20 09:08:52 2004
from Sted's online--
ligature (lig-choor)
A thread, wire, fillet, or the like, tied tightly around a blood vessel, the pedicle of a tumor, or other structure to constrict it.
In orthodontics, a wire or other material used to secure an orthodontic attachment or tooth to an archwire.
[L. ligatura, a band or tie, fr. ligo, to tie]
Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason
Subject: Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason
only saw one or two and so wasn't sure.
FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm
Subject: FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm
Thanks Flybye! Your posts are simply some of the best on these boards consistently!! And you confirmed that I am NOT wrong (nor are most of the other posters) so thank you!! 
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.
GI consult, reason for consultation
Subject: GI consult, reason for consultation
All I know so far is that the patient is being seen in GI consultation and she is combative and age 90+.
REASON FOR CONSULTATION sounds like:
"Aerfo biddy bosdus stil."
I'm thinking
Here for _____ stool.
but still clueless. He is ESL, probably Indian.
A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm
Subject: A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm
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The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if
Subject: The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if a serious question arises I stick in a QA mark with the appropriate question.
Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me
Subject: Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me
is because he is not saying 4.5. just four five. Why can't he say the point??? he said it before. YIKES. Is that so hard. LOL Thanks again for your help.
I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm
Subject: I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm
Were you asking if doc may be saying fluticason? If so, he's definitely not saying that.
Entire sentence:
He would very much like to stay off insulin if at all possible. If this is not keeping him under control, may add a s/l glitisone/glutisone type drug.
Thanks for your help.
Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..
Subject: Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..
should be typed with a capital 'F' if it is not at the beginning of a sentence? I am QA'ing and keep seeing this from a particular MT. Just want to make sure.
Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm
Subject: Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm
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Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.
Subject: Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.
"The loop memory of each lens is expressed as the difference between the initial overall diameter
Subject: "The loop memory of each lens is expressed as the difference between the initial overall diameter measurement (pretest) and the measurement at each time point; the lower the value, the higher the memory. " Per the Cataract Institute
This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm
Subject: This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm
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doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?
Subject: doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?
Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.
Subject: Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.
As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm
Subject: As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm
**chloroform** agents. Does this make sense???
oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.
Subject: oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.
Is there any good reason posters cannot come back to thank for being helped?
Subject: Is there any good reason posters cannot come back to thank for being helped?
Please provide diagnosis/reason for MD writing script. Thanks.
Subject: Please provide diagnosis/reason for MD writing script. Thanks.
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Precise reason why Google is unreliable--Stedman's best refs!
Subject: Precise reason why Google is unreliable--Stedman's best refs!
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Is there any reason that bundle branch block should be capped or hypenated? Thanks
Subject: Is there any reason that bundle branch block should be capped or hypenated? Thanks
Spell check needed---adenomycosis. For some reason, I am drawing a blank...
Subject: Spell check needed---adenomycosis. For some reason, I am drawing a blank...
and no MT forum is supporting my spelling. I have lent my medical dictionary out...HELP!
Thanx,
-Jade
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