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Here is a question and answer from BOS showing the correct usage...sm

Posted By: mqmt on 2006-10-12
In Reply to: Who eliminated it? - (sm)

Subject: Here is a question and answer from BOS showing the correct usage...sm

Select the correct choice for each of the


following sentences.


 


      The patient will (follow up, followup) next week.


      The (follow up, followup) x-ray was negative.


      The patient was seen today in (follow up, followup). 


ANSWERS:


The patient will follow up next week.


The followup x-ray was negative.


The patient was seen today in followup. 


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