The hypenated version was elimated about 5 or 6 years ago. sm
Posted By: mqmt on 2006-10-12
In Reply to: Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm - Kim
Subject: The hypenated version was elimated about 5 or 6 years ago. sm
The only two acceptable forms now are follow up, a verb (The patient will follow up in 2 weeks), and followup for either a noun or an adjective (On followup, the patient's incision was healing nicely) (He had a followup exam). Clear?
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hypenated or not
Subject: hypenated or not
Should there be a hypen in the following:
EKG showed nonspecific T-wave abnormality.
is hard of hearing hypenated? Duh!? Thanks
Subject: is hard of hearing hypenated? Duh!? Thanks
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end-systole - I just looked it up and it is hypenated
Subject: end-systole - I just looked it up and it is hypenated
I learned 27 years ago to use q.4h. (no spaces), past few years q.4 h. (see msg)
Subject: I learned 27 years ago to use q.4h. (no spaces), past few years q.4 h. (see msg)
Now some are saying it's q. 4h.?? UGH, YUCK!! I have also worked on accounts where it had to be "every 4 hours," and we had to spell out p.r.n. (as needed for). At least we got more characters.
First rule: It is all what the "client/account" wants, not always what the BOS says it is. I realize that language and its usage is constantly changing, but I've seen so many BOS and client flip-flops on so many other things in nearly 3 decades that it's laughable. What isn't laughable is when we get penalized for not knowing what they want, even when they, themselves, don't know or are wrong.
Oh, and I still prefer the old no spaces: q.4h., q.4-6h., q.12h., and so on.....
nvrmnd got it, btw my company requires all words starting with non to be hypenated
Subject: nvrmnd got it, btw my company requires all words starting with non to be hypenated
Is there any reason that bundle branch block should be capped or hypenated? Thanks
Subject: Is there any reason that bundle branch block should be capped or hypenated? Thanks
Wow, thank you. Just years, years and more years of experience
Subject: Wow, thank you. Just years, years and more years of experience
and a constant thirst for learning something new everyday. As we all know this can get to be somewhat boring, but learning from what I transcribe as well as from other transcriptionists keeps me going (money is not bad either). It becomes a challenge. But I can't thank you enough for the kind words.
Use to be younger...
and what is right, my version..sm
Subject: and what is right, my version..sm
According to her, this is right
40-week, appropriate-for-gestational-age female infant.
Don't make me laugh!
There are good websites with instructions about how to use hyphens correctly.
I would go with the first version.
Subject: I would go with the first version.
it's version - nm
Subject: it's version - nm
Can you offer a different version of your s/l? nm
Subject: Can you offer a different version of your s/l? nm
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I like your version better than the "real" one! LOL...nm
Subject: I like your version better than the "real" one! LOL...nm
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maybe "faster version" sm
Subject: maybe "faster version" sm
as opposed to a more thorough one?
try retroverted/anteverted or some version of that
Subject: try retroverted/anteverted or some version of that
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I've seen mostly the hyphenated version used.
Subject: I've seen mostly the hyphenated version used.
What Word version are you using? And are you using it with software? Wonder if it's
Subject: What Word version are you using? And are you using it with software? Wonder if it's
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sorry..I meant the abbrv. version.. q.hs? q.h.s.?? not sure
Subject: sorry..I meant the abbrv. version.. q.hs? q.h.s.?? not sure
This version makes it appear that the stability is most
Subject: This version makes it appear that the stability is most
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version of belly press test?? nm
Subject: version of belly press test?? nm
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Would think a mushed up version of 'by mouth' or 'p.o.' ..nm
Subject: Would think a mushed up version of 'by mouth' or 'p.o.' ..nm
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but as others have noted before, it has a newer version now that isn't as good
Subject: but as others have noted before, it has a newer version now that isn't as good
Glad to help. I love the print version of MPR also. nm
Subject: Glad to help. I love the print version of MPR also. nm
How would you type this version of the word rales
Subject: How would you type this version of the word rales
As in rales and rhonchi. Dictator says "The patient has a non-productive "rally" cough. How would you spell "rally"?
What is the fully written out version of "chem stick"? - tia - nm
Subject: What is the fully written out version of "chem stick"? - tia - nm
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RE: What is the fully written out version of "chem stick"? - tia - nm
Subject: RE: What is the fully written out version of "chem stick"? - tia - nm
Chemstick
Use a diagnostic tool (Chemstick) to measure for the presence of: ...
Use the indicator key on the Chemstick box to measure the pH of the urine sample
2007 Version, Line Break anger
Subject: 2007 Version, Line Break anger
Every time I hit 'enter' to go to the next line (a return), it double spaces. How do I get it to just single space?
Thanks, everyone.
even BOS states that follow-up is an acceptable version of followup. sm
Subject: even BOS states that follow-up is an acceptable version of followup. sm
Isn't it funny how this profession dwells on simple little things like this.
My dictionary is an older version...Is saphenopopliteal acceptable? TIA!!!
Subject: My dictionary is an older version...Is saphenopopliteal acceptable? TIA!!!
I can only find the matricectomy version in Tessier's Surgical Words. nm
Subject: I can only find the matricectomy version in Tessier's Surgical Words. nm
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THANK YOU to all below! I pasted the final version inside if you care to see your masterpiece :)
Subject: THANK YOU to all below! I pasted the final version inside if you care to see your masterpiece :)
Lispro insulin pen, and for her regular insulin on a sliding scale t.i.d.: Less than 60, orange juice and call; 81-150 no insulin; 151-200 six units subcutaneous, 201-250 eight units subcutaneously; 251-300 give 10 units subcutaneously; 301-350 fourteen units; 351-400 eighteen units; over 400 twenty-three units and call.
I would say it could be split. It is just giving the version of Verapamil, like ER for extended rele
Subject: I would say it could be split. It is just giving the version of Verapamil, like ER for extended release, or SR for slow release, etc.
Found this - DSMr-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th version, revised)
Subject: Found this - DSMr-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th version, revised)
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2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.
Subject: 2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.
Have only seen I&D in about 30 years!!
Subject: Have only seen I&D in about 30 years!!
lab 6 years....12,700 or 12.7
Subject: lab 6 years....12,700 or 12.7
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2 pks day for 30 years +
Subject: 2 pks day for 30 years +
2 packs a day for 30 years, plus 1 1/2 packs a day for ten years. That makes one pack a day for 75 years. Is that right?
2 and 1/2 years
Subject: 2 and 1/2 years
2 and 1/2 years, two and a half years??? Thanks.
I'd probably do 2-1/2 years. nm
Subject: I'd probably do 2-1/2 years. nm
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I do 2 1/2 years
Subject: I do 2 1/2 years
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years' old or years old
Subject: years' old or years old
Can't remember which is correct. The patient is 40 years old or the patient is 40 years'old?
40 years of old doesn't seem right. So I am leaning towards 40 years old. Started new job and my brains have gone out the window.
Thanks.
Is it 9-years-old or 9 years old?
Subject: Is it 9-years-old or 9 years old?
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I have been doing this 30+ years and
Subject: I have been doing this 30+ years and
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Over the course of nearly 20 years,
Subject: Over the course of nearly 20 years,
I have only had 1 account that wanted the acronym in parentheses. Everybody else just wants it expanded to long form in the diagnosis section. I wouldn't say you are necessarily behind the times, it is just that it has never come up for you before now. 
For years I was on - sm
Subject: For years I was on - sm
tetracycline for skin infection/acne issues.
20 years...Wow!
Subject: 20 years...Wow!
That's why you know your stuff. :-)
all I know is I work for PS 10 years now...sm
Subject: all I know is I work for PS 10 years now...sm
and in the beginning I gave them Weiss pattern and they immediately changed that for me to *Wise*.........but if the MD is spelling Wyse, I'd give him that....... even if he is wrong......*LOL*
sorry, meant was in lab for 6 years
Subject: sorry, meant was in lab for 6 years
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2-1/2 years is correct. nm
Subject: 2-1/2 years is correct. nm
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I put 2-1/2 years... or 2-1/2-year-old. nm
Subject: I put 2-1/2 years... or 2-1/2-year-old. nm
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that's correct - it's 2-1/2 years ago......
Subject: that's correct - it's 2-1/2 years ago......
20 years in rad - never heard of that SM
Subject: 20 years in rad - never heard of that SM
maybe you or your doc could call or email to see what it means?
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