Link for AAMT dangerous abbrevs list HTH :D
Posted By: beentheredonethat on 2007-06-04
In Reply to: does your account follow dangerous abbrevation list? - some do not - no message
Subject: Link for AAMT dangerous abbrevs list HTH :D
Here's a link to the online AAMT Dangerous Abbreviations list. http://aamtonline.org/abbreviations.htm
We can use q.day, but q.d. must be expanded to every day or daily.
HTH!
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Do you have to follow AAMT dangerous abbrevs list?
Subject: Do you have to follow AAMT dangerous abbrevs list?
We have to change 'cc' to 'mL' in nearly every instance now :( because that's listed on the AAMT Dangerous Abbreviations list. Were you able to keep it '2 cc' as above?
Just curious whether that's becoming the standard. (seems to me that most of those 'dangerous abbreviations' would only cause confusion if they were written, not when typed/transcribed...)
yes. But may be on list of dangerous abbrevs. sm
Subject: yes. But may be on list of dangerous abbrevs. sm
I used this abbrev a lot but did not do BOS.
But cc is on the dangerous abbreviations list
Subject: But cc is on the dangerous abbreviations list
Most places want you to change to mL (or sometimes even milliliters).
Wrong, b.i.d. is NOT on the dangerous list. q.d. is, though.
Subject: Wrong, b.i.d. is NOT on the dangerous list. q.d. is, though.
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yes - they use dangerous abbreviation list
Subject: yes - they use dangerous abbreviation list
Nothing about that on dangerous abbrvns list, so keep it
Subject: Nothing about that on dangerous abbrvns list, so keep it
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Duh! Thanks! I should have known that as I have a list of dangerous abbv. nm
Subject: Duh! Thanks! I should have known that as I have a list of dangerous abbv. nm
does your account follow dangerous abbrevation list?
Subject: does your account follow dangerous abbrevation list?
nm
You'll have to search for the dangerous abbreviations list to see, but ultimately
Subject: You'll have to search for the dangerous abbreviations list to see, but ultimately
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I would type q. hour of sleep or at bedtime, q.h.s. is on the dangerous abbrevation list.
Subject: I would type q. hour of sleep or at bedtime, q.h.s. is on the dangerous abbrevation list.
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AAMT does not list this? Maybe spell it all out.
Subject: AAMT does not list this? Maybe spell it all out.
Seventy plus percent. ?? Just a suggestion. Or flag it for QA....
Wish I could be of more help...Good Luck!
Duh. Here is the list/link. Sorry. sm
Subject: Duh. Here is the list/link. Sorry. sm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202473.html#Brands
see link for a whole list for reference
Subject: see link for a whole list for reference
http://members.iinet.net.au/~scarffam/gtube/formula.pdf
see message for link of syndrome list
Subject: see message for link of syndrome list
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/lists/syndromes.htm
Here is a good podiatry word list link. nm
Subject: Here is a good podiatry word list link. nm
http://www.prenhall.com/medtransoriginal/wordlist/podiatry.htm
See link inside for psychotropic medication list.
Subject: See link inside for psychotropic medication list.
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Policymakers_Toolkit&Template=/ContentManagement/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=18971
There are a few abbrevs for DSS and are (sm)
Subject: There are a few abbrevs for DSS and are (sm)
dextran sodium sulfate, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, and docusate sodium.
okay need help & explanation of cancer abbrevs. pls. sm
Subject: okay need help & explanation of cancer abbrevs. pls. sm
I rarely have to type cancer info, and when I do I do remember to subscript certain numbers....but I am running into them more often and I want to understand and know what I am typing instead of just assuming it looks right. Can you please type the below findings correctly for me to have as a reference...and also if anyone has a link or can copy and past definitions for each category so I know what I'm talking about that would be awesome. Thanks!
history of urothelial bladder cancer stage PT 4a N0 Mx for which he underwent a radical cystectomy and prostatectomy in June of 2006. At that time he was also found to incidentally have a PT 2a N0 Mx prostate cancer Gleasons 3+3
Great site for anything medical, abbrevs, Rx, etc.
Subject: Great site for anything medical, abbrevs, Rx, etc.
I think I use the following site more than anything else. It's a great all-around site for all things medical, but the abbreviation look-up is awesome! You can also look up abbrevs by definition. It also has a medical dictionary, ICD9 code search, Rx look-up, US Rx drug spelling, skin conditions, hospitals worldwide, medical associations, and more!
http://www.pharmalexicon.com/
HTH!
Pt list of drugs s/l "thy a do laj" 120 micrograms p.o. q.d. Problem list in message. sm
Subject: Pt list of drugs s/l "thy a do laj" 120 micrograms p.o. q.d. Problem list in message. sm
1. Dementia of undetermined etiology.
2. Hypothyroidism.
3. Osteoporosis. History of depression.
In list of meds...Full bee 1 tab q.a.m. sm for problem list :)
Subject: In list of meds...Full bee 1 tab q.a.m. sm for problem list :)
1. Diffuse Lewy body disease mixed with Alzheimer’s disease.
2. Generalized anxiety disorder.
3. Benign prostatic hypertrophy. 4 Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Med list, s/l mylar? drops. No context as in list only. Tx. nm
Subject: Med list, s/l mylar? drops. No context as in list only. Tx. nm
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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*
how do you write Z-pac? also is qid a dangerous
Subject: how do you write Z-pac? also is qid a dangerous
abbreviation?
This is a dangerous abbreviation and should be
Subject: This is a dangerous abbreviation and should be
changed to "at bedtime" but if it is an office note or you don't have to worry about that, it does not need the space after the q. -- q.h.s.
used to be IU/mL but JCAHO says dangerous
Subject: used to be IU/mL but JCAHO says dangerous
international units per mL
Dangerous abbv?
Subject: Dangerous abbv?
I believe the list of dangerous abbreviations says not to use "&" symbol, but to use "and." D&C should be D and C; O&P should be O and P, etc. Not sure if I'm remembering this correctly.
Does anyone know if this sounds correct? Thanks.
It's not a dangerous abbreviation (sm)
Subject: It's not a dangerous abbreviation (sm)
but some platforms do not support symbols like the "&" sign and so you might not be able to type it. On my employer's platform I can't type it or it will cause an error when the report is being sent.
Per BOS - it is "nightly." Look in dangerous
Subject: Per BOS - it is "nightly." Look in dangerous
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dangerous abbreviations
Subject: dangerous abbreviations
Now please do not flame me for asking, but I am getting confused about some of these. The one for today is hs. Is it used at all? If so, is it hs or h.s.? I thought it was not used, but substitute "bedtime", but I do not find it in BOS and on page 463 of BOS 2 it lists "BT" as to not use but substitute "hs." Can anyone give me a definitive reply with citation of source? Thanks.
q is considered a dangerous
Subject: q is considered a dangerous
abbreviation when standing alone. Unless client wants you to use it, replace with "every."
question about dangerous abbr.
Subject: question about dangerous abbr.
I know that IU (international units) is considered a dangerous abbreviation. the doctor gives TSH value as UIU so what does that little backwards u stand for and how is it properly expanded??
thanks for helping out this old dummy
cc is now classified as a dangerous abbreviation..
Subject: cc is now classified as a dangerous abbreviation..
Table 1. Dangerous abbreviations and dosage designations |
|---|
Problem
Term |
Intended
Meaning |
Reason for
Problem(s) |
Suggested
Remedy |
AU |
both ears |
Read as OU (both eyes) or not understood |
Use "both ears" |
cc for expressing liquid measurements |
cc (same as mL) |
Read as u (unit) |
Use "mL" when expressing liquid measurements (drugs, urine, blood, etc.) |
D/C |
discharge |
Interpreted as discontinue medications resulting in premature discontinuance of current medication |
Use "discharge" |
IN |
intranasal |
Read as IV or IM or heard as IM |
Write "intranasal" "nasally" or use "NAS" if limited by computer space allotted |
VERY dangerous to guess drugs with sm
Subject: VERY dangerous to guess drugs with sm
someone else's s/l and no text!
dangerous abbreviation-should be discontinue
Subject: dangerous abbreviation-should be discontinue
DC can be discontinue or discharge; hence, JCAHO considers it a dangerous abbreviation. If you have a verbatim account use d/c his stitches.........
This is now considered to be a dangerous abbrev. Unless...sm
Subject: This is now considered to be a dangerous abbrev. Unless...sm
otherwise stated by the client, use at bedtime or at hour of sleep.
With the dots as in b.i.d. but q.d. is now on Dangerous Abbreviations
Subject: With the dots as in b.i.d. but q.d. is now on Dangerous Abbreviations
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Can someone help with dangerous abbv question?
Subject: Can someone help with dangerous abbv question?
Patient takes Humulin insulin 70/30. The list says to use per in place of a slash, but it doesn't seem to fit in this case.
FYI - per BOS2, cc is a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: FYI - per BOS2, cc is a dangerous abbreviation
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DC is considered a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: DC is considered a dangerous abbreviation
per BOS2 and should NOT be used. You use it in the context, not hard to determine if it means discontinue/d or discharge/d.
subq is a dangerous abbreviation and
Subject: subq is a dangerous abbreviation and
is not to be used at all. I use subcutaneous or subcutaneously, whichever one fits.
cc is considered a dangerous abbreviation
Subject: cc is considered a dangerous abbreviation
per BOS, however, if the facility/MTSO, etc. wishes to use cc they trump BOS.
dangerous person NMT is not evening knowing
Subject: dangerous person NMT is not evening knowing
and she IS the one who started it all
she bashes the very company who pays her while she puts them at extraordinary risk
she's dangerous and she doesn't even care -- she's not even made an apology for having done that or even realized what she did other than to cause a stir
she'll never be a quality mt and certainly not a valuable employee with her lack of insight or ethics
pin ... does your acct require you to adhere to dangerous
Subject: pin ... does your acct require you to adhere to dangerous
just asking
MOST places, not all. Some still give the docs whatever they want, dangerous or not. nm
Subject: MOST places, not all. Some still give the docs whatever they want, dangerous or not. nm
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Joint Commission control the dangerous
Subject: Joint Commission control the dangerous
abbreviations list and not AHDI although the BOS contains information about them. You should check with a supervisor or lead to see about your particular situation. Account specifics usually tell you what is and is not acceptable if you are working for an MTSO who does hospital work. Joint commission rules do not apply in an outpatient or physician's office setting unless the client wants it. If this is a private account then you call the shots with the client's approval.
As q. day is a dangerous abbreviation, the correct format is p.o. daily...:)...nm
Subject: As q. day is a dangerous abbreviation, the correct format is p.o. daily...:)...nm
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See if this link helps. Lists Mycobacterium tuberculosis, See link.
Subject: See if this link helps. Lists Mycobacterium tuberculosis, See link.
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http://www.dsmz.de/microorganisms/html/bacteria.genus/mycobacterium.html
I copied this from a link from Onelook.com...this is the link SL
Subject: I copied this from a link from Onelook.com...this is the link SL
http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/5196/medspeak.html#d
If the info from link is wrong, I apologize.
Pristiq. See link. Best drug link for me.
Subject: Pristiq. See link. Best drug link for me.
http://www.empr.com/mood-disorders/category/17/0/
may I just add something about AAMT...sm
Subject: may I just add something about AAMT...sm
While I used to respect the AAMT, the AAMT is not the end-all, be-all, and, in fact, prior to the late 1990s, their book was 80 pages long....
just my 2 cents....
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