Sorry, meant to say "an MI"...same with "an MRI" though...nm
Posted By: casey on 2006-07-26
In Reply to: It is "an MRI." M is an ih sound...see above...nm - casey
Subject: Sorry, meant to say "an MI"...same with "an MRI" though...nm
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Doc atually says "an" before so don't think it would "an a ptotic gait". sm
Subject: Doc atually says "an" before so don't think it would "an a ptotic gait". sm
Speech and motor were normal, although his gait, he has an "____" gait, although he has no stiffness or dystonia or other movement disorders when sitting and speaking with us or on exam when sitting.
It is "an MRI." M is an ih sound...see above...nm
Subject: It is "an MRI." M is an ih sound...see above...nm
nm
"An" is not always used with a vowel...sm
Subject: "An" is not always used with a vowel...sm
It is used with a vowel "sound." People really misunderstand the use of "a" and "an." Just remember, it's the sound, not the vowel. Ah, uh, eh....
The "an" before the vowel
Subject: The "an" before the vowel
works with other words but here it just does not. Some docs even say "an MI" and the M is not a vowel. Go figure.
could it be, "an avulsion" fracture?
Subject: could it be, "an avulsion" fracture?
Yep, "an echogenic density" (nm)
Subject: Yep, "an echogenic density" (nm)
...
sure they're not saying "an exostosis" ? sm
Subject: sure they're not saying "an exostosis" ? sm
perhaps something like, "an exostosis off the radial and distal wrist?"
"An additional" port was placed.....
Subject: "An additional" port was placed.....
Per AAMT BOS ... "an" (see message)
Subject: Per AAMT BOS ... "an" (see message)
a, an
The indefinite articles are a and an, and the definite article is the.
a chair (may be any chair)
the chair (a specific, or definite, chair)
See: articles
before consonants, h's, u sounds, vowels
Use a before a consonant, a sounded (aspirate) h, or a long u sound. Use an before a vowel or an unsounded h.
a patient
a hemorrhoid
a unit
an indication
an hour
a 1-mile run
a CMT
an 8-hour delay
an MT
HINT: Pronunciation determines whether a word is preceded by a or an; this is most useful with abbreviations and numerals.
how about "an element" of Parkinson.... nm
Subject: how about "an element" of Parkinson.... nm
no m
just a guess, but maybe "an herbal oil" ??
Subject: just a guess, but maybe "an herbal oil" ??
"an adrenergic type of sweating" ??? nm
Subject: "an adrenergic type of sweating" ??? nm
Found it. He was saying "an OpSite" applied...nm
Subject: Found it. He was saying "an OpSite" applied...nm
could he just be stumbling over "an arthritic knee" ?
Subject: could he just be stumbling over "an arthritic knee" ?
WAG at maybe..."an exudative patina" or shiny appearance? nm
Subject: WAG at maybe..."an exudative patina" or shiny appearance? nm
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certainly not trying to be mean..but it is a unique type of work, and takes "an ear" in additi
Subject: certainly not trying to be mean..but it is a unique type of work, and takes "an ear" in addition to training.
Abnormal CT scan: Lesion that appears to be "an algomized" effusion or soft tissue. sm
Subject: Abnormal CT scan: Lesion that appears to be "an algomized" effusion or soft tissue. sm
She has a pleural-based lesion in the right lower lobe that appears to be either an algomized effusion or soft tissue. She also has multiple pulmonary nodules bilaterally suggestive of either a metastatic neoplastic disease or granulomatis changes.
No, and I meant to IJV...sorry
Subject: No, and I meant to IJV...sorry
This guy is such a mumbler. He says the name of the balloon catheter twice in the report and I can't get it either time. I'm about to give up and leave blanks.....
I meant - Anyone know?
Subject: I meant - Anyone know?
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maybe he meant..
Subject: maybe he meant..
SPEP
serum protein electrophoresis?
JMO-I don't think that is what is meant.--sm
Subject: JMO-I don't think that is what is meant.--sm
I checked on google as well, and the closest I could come to this term medically was that the patient was malingering. I do not think that fits with this case. but could be wrong. jmo
meant nm
Subject: meant nm
I actually meant...
Subject: I actually meant...
*Avaflow* was probably *IV fluid* with D5.....etc.
Yes, that's what he meant, but now that I see it,
Subject: Yes, that's what he meant, but now that I see it,
I don't think I would want to type that in my report like that. I will have to have to see what the Vac part stands for and find out if I can substitute the real words for that abbreviated slang. But yup, that's what the ESL must have meant, though I think he said it with the word air in there.
Oh, I see what you meant now.
Subject: Oh, I see what you meant now.
(nm)
Sorry, I really meant
Subject: Sorry, I really meant
Upward slowing QRS just a try
I believe that is it. He did say CT though but I think he meant CP. Thx!!!
Subject: I believe that is it. He did say CT though but I think he meant CP. Thx!!!
But what I meant to say was
Subject: But what I meant to say was
you may be right in the Cor Status: Full Cor if is is in reference to a code status. I've heard some unusual things dictated in reference to code status and maybe that's how that account refers to it? That's why I was wondering if there was anything to indicate he was talking about code status. 
I meant to say...
Subject: I meant to say...
V of the neck
Sorry I meant
Subject: Sorry I meant
Which is the right way 3 to 4 mm or 3 - 4 mm? Sorry about that.
exactly - that's what I meant to. .
Subject: exactly - that's what I meant to. .
say - I've seen docs write on my own prescriptions: Sig - then the directions on how to take it. Thanks for clearing that up.
Regarding above meant to say sm not nm -
Subject: Regarding above meant to say sm not nm -
nm
I think that's what he meant
Subject: I think that's what he meant
but he only said apex... (I guess of the heart)... this account has a little flagging tool where he can put something in brackets for the doctor to look at
Meant to ask -- or is it 1 and 2...
Subject: Meant to ask -- or is it 1 and 2...
meant 65, not 64!!
Subject: meant 65, not 64!!
I'd take it that he meant (sm)
Subject: I'd take it that he meant (sm)
Percocet 5/325; but, I've been doing this for decades, and if the doctor doesn't take the time to elaborate, then I really don't give a rats Azz anymore.
That's what I meant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SA!!!
Subject: That's what I meant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SA!!!
In this case it HAS DEFINITELY TO BE PLURAL !!!!!
I KNOW THAT THERE IS ALSO PLEURAL, BUT NOT IN THIS CASE!
Sorry, meant mcg (nm)
Subject: Sorry, meant mcg (nm)
nm
Right! That's what I meant to say!
Subject: Right! That's what I meant to say!
Meant to say CMB could also fit. nm
Subject: Meant to say CMB could also fit. nm
Meant to say...
Subject: Meant to say...
AND left knee edema. :-)
meant nm for above, not sm. nm
Subject: meant nm for above, not sm. nm
x
Thanks, I meant hyphenated...
Subject: Thanks, I meant hyphenated...
I meant, are BOTH correct...nm
Subject: I meant, are BOTH correct...nm
maybe he meant 15 mg daily
Subject: maybe he meant 15 mg daily
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ketor_ids.htm
See the Indications and Dosaging Page also and flag your QA/client as necessary to verify his dosing.
Is it an orthopedic note?
maybe he meant preliminary....sm
Subject: maybe he meant preliminary....sm
and not *prelimited* sacral radiation......that would make more sense....so don't remove the pre- I was wrong......
sorry, I meant "complected"
Subject: sorry, I meant "complected"
edit subject word to "complected". Thanks!
verb, I meant..nm
Subject: verb, I meant..nm
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sorry, meant "actually"
Subject: sorry, meant "actually"
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sorry, i meant not the number ŕ"
Subject: sorry, i meant not the number ŕ"
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sorry, meant was in lab for 6 years
Subject: sorry, meant was in lab for 6 years
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