Technically it would be q.24h, but I spell it out to avoid problems. EOM
Posted By: Michelle Anderson on 2008-12-08
In Reply to: Medication dosing - Horski
Subject: Technically it would be q.24h, but I spell it out to avoid problems. EOM
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even though I, too, avoid using abbreviations in dx, I
Subject: even though I, too, avoid using abbreviations in dx, I
would have used the "B" - mainly because you just don't often see the term "beta" strep used - you always see "group B strep," so I think that's why they changed it.
I tend to avoid slang
Subject: I tend to avoid slang
However, if it is a verbatim account it needs to be typed as dictated.
O to T fashion to avoid s/l aglavian. sm
Subject: O to T fashion to avoid s/l aglavian. sm
a 4.2 x 2.5 cm. defect was created to remove the lesion with adequate margins. It was then closed in an O to T fashion to avoid aglavian.
I am unsure of O to T and s/l aglavian
Thanks!
a piece of s/l intercede was placed to avoid adhesive disease
Subject: a piece of s/l intercede was placed to avoid adhesive disease
After the duodenum had been replced to its normal position, a piece of s/l intercede was placed in the gallbladder fossa to avoid further adhesive disease.
Technically, yes
Subject: Technically, yes
it would be typed as you have it with the commas, but I think the meaning is still clear without them.
Technically...
Subject: Technically...
defervescence (past tense defervesced) means "abatement of fever" but MD's usually use it pertaining to the patient generally getting better or doing better, so I would say OK.
Technically it would not because
Subject: Technically it would not because
our system is not metric and based on units of 10. But apparently not all docs are math geniuses, but it's just the kind of thing some docs will get bent out of shape out of, so some accounts will actually specify you do it as dictated. Grrr.
Technically, DC is one of those
Subject: Technically, DC is one of those
dangerous abbreviations, type out discontinue or discharge whichever is applicable. In this case, discontinued.
I agree; AAMT BOS2 states "The abbreviation mL is preferred to ml to avoid the l being misread as
Subject: I agree; AAMT BOS2 states "The abbreviation mL is preferred to ml to avoid the l being misread as the numeral 1 (one). "
Technically, I don't think it's correct usage, but might be what he's saying. (nm)
Subject: Technically, I don't think it's correct usage, but might be what he's saying. (nm)
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Technically can mean "medical officer of the day"
Subject: Technically can mean "medical officer of the day"
diaphragm paresis, although technically
Subject: diaphragm paresis, although technically
should be diaphragmatic paralysis. Maybe doc is like so many other doctors that think just because they have gone through 8 years of medical school that it gives them license to make up words. Boy, are we grossly underpaid!!
If he is an alcoholic in rehab, technically
Subject: If he is an alcoholic in rehab, technically
he is probably not drinking at the moment, but agree it could have been worded a whole lot clearer.
They're both accepted but technically it's BI-RADS. nm
Subject: They're both accepted but technically it's BI-RADS. nm
:)
odontoid technically just means shaped like a tooth
Subject: odontoid technically just means shaped like a tooth
sessamoid could be found in hand or could be skipping and saying rheumatoid.
echocardiogram - A very technically difficult study. Images 'without' or 'out of' axis
Subject: echocardiogram - A very technically difficult study. Images 'without' or 'out of' axis sm
Do either of these make sense? He cuts off a lot of his words and I've never heard this phrase before.
Images out of axis? Images without axis?
TIA
I'd spell out at least once sm
Subject: I'd spell out at least once sm
Biventricular Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorsThis study provides three principal findings regarding the impact of biventricular ICD therapy compared with biventricular pacemaker therapy alone for ...
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/488736 - Similar pages
When do you spell out IV?
Subject: When do you spell out IV?
Do you not spell out all abbr. in the assessment, impression, and dx????????? I have had so many QA people change this on me so now I am lost totally.
Thank you! I could not think how to spell that at all. nm
Subject: Thank you! I could not think how to spell that at all. nm
Definitely would spell it out!
Subject: Definitely would spell it out!
I've never been a fan of slang myself, so if it's not a verbatim account, I'd transcribe hematocrit!
I myself spell them out - nm
Subject: I myself spell them out - nm
how would you spell this?
Subject: how would you spell this?
re-CT'd (as in to obtain another CT scan) Is re-CT'd correct? That is how he says it.
I would spell it out as you did. nm
Subject: I would spell it out as you did. nm
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Spell it out.
Subject: Spell it out.
The general rule of thumb is to spell out abbreviations under diagnoses. Missed abortion.
that is how i would spell it... nm
Subject: that is how i would spell it... nm
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Yes spell it out nm
Subject: Yes spell it out nm
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I spell them out ...
Subject: I spell them out ...
I spell them out (i.e., second, third, fourth) because I am old and disslike what the word processor does to the alternative. I do, however, do a suprascript for exponents (i.e., "cm2" with the "2" smaller and above), but that's just me.
I use #1 and also you do not spell out
Subject: I use #1 and also you do not spell out
numbers unless 2 are together - two 40 mg tablets or if it begins a sentence - Three days prior to admission.....
Did doc spell it that way or is it a s/l?...sm
Subject: Did doc spell it that way or is it a s/l?...sm
maybe it is one of the meds found here, hope this helps:
www.fda.gov/oashi/aids/virals.html
Normally do not spell it out - ANA 1:160.
Subject: Normally do not spell it out - ANA 1:160.
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mcg or necessary to now spell out?
Did the abbreviation rules recently change? I am being told that we can no longer do mcg and must type out micrograms.
I'd spell it
Subject: I'd spell it
like you have it.
I always spell it out...
Subject: I always spell it out...
Depends on what the client or your employer wants.
okay, I can't spell triangle
Subject: okay, I can't spell triangle
ti kwon doe how to spell??? Thanks.
Subject: ti kwon doe how to spell??? Thanks.
need spell help s/l ducocholelithiasis...tia nm
Subject: need spell help s/l ducocholelithiasis...tia nm
oops - never to spell out nos. even 1-9...nm
Subject: oops - never to spell out nos. even 1-9...nm
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Sorry got it, Doc can't spell it is Abouna. x
Subject: Sorry got it, Doc can't spell it is Abouna. x
Sorry, obviously I can't spell so we're even :) nm
Subject: Sorry, obviously I can't spell so we're even :) nm
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hyoscyamine. I can never spell this right! Always have to look it up!
Subject: hyoscyamine. I can never spell this right! Always have to look it up!
need drug spell help
Subject: need drug spell help
Drug names s/l kador and magoxide? Need help spelling both.
Well, that certainly spell checks....
Subject: Well, that certainly spell checks....
and still keeps the same meaning....I think I will go wtih that. Thanks bunches!!
First, it would help if I could spell Hades right!
Subject: First, it would help if I could spell Hades right!
Second, it should read "His PAST history is notable for yada yada yada yada" or whatever it I said before. It's 11 p.m. and I don't even know what I'm doin' on here at this our...just being goofy I guess!
do not know how to spell... he just feels s/l bla-za about everything. thank you
Subject: do not know how to spell... he just feels s/l bla-za about everything. thank you
it's too bad for Angie that you cannot spell.
Subject: it's too bad for Angie that you cannot spell.
nm
I spell that one out and have it in my expander (sm)
Subject: I spell that one out and have it in my expander (sm)
because no one dictator can ever seem to agree on it it seems! So, because I am allowed to with my particular account(s), I always go for non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and score the "free" keystrokes to boot!
And since when could doctors spell ANYTHING right?...nm
Subject: And since when could doctors spell ANYTHING right?...nm
Most doctors can't spell.
Subject: Most doctors can't spell.
,,,spell checking. NM
Subject: ,,,spell checking. NM
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A 12-lead EKG...??? do not spell out 12...
Subject: A 12-lead EKG...??? do not spell out 12...
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I do cardiology and I spell them out - sm
Subject: I do cardiology and I spell them out - sm
it also depends on the account you are doing and what the hospital and/or clinic wants. Some say to spell out and others say to abbreviate
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