I would expand all as you stated...
Posted By: Neesey on 2007-03-30
In Reply to: Word help please - Dubious MT
Subject: I would expand all as you stated...
I am not on a verbatim account and I do expand those types of abbreviations, but I would be interested in hearing others' opinions as well.
By the way, why are you "dubious"? Just curious!
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As you stated,
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working in different labs, the values and specs would be different; therefore, the other poster is not wrong either. Some labs prefer it one way and others prefer it another. I have always typed it A1c personally, and in my years of experience as a transcriptionist have not had QA correct me on that yet. I just felt that you came on a little strong towards the other poster and yelling isn't really necessary. Have a nice day. :-)
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This is stated above by administrator
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Subject: I would leave as stated.
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Subject: as stated in my last message...
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