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The only time you would spell out

Posted By: sm on 2008-04-18
In Reply to: Is it 30-cm or 30 centimeter? - Veronica

Subject: The only time you would spell out

centimeter is if it used in a phrase like "the lesion was several centimeters" or if the number value starts a sentence and you have to spell out the number.


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Difficult time spell?
Subject: Difficult time spell?

It seems like the doctor is saying clearly difficult time spell?  Does this make any sense?  Sentence - The patient is having a difficult s/l time spell.  Initially, she thought she saw a response to the Humira.  TIA.


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is it protime, pro-time, or spelled out prothrombin time? also, where did you find it.. i've look
Subject: is it protime, pro-time, or spelled out prothrombin time? also, where did you find it.. i've looked.

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with time are you supposed to put the word hour after the time, i.e. 1600 hours
Subject: with time are you supposed to put the word hour after the time, i.e. 1600 hours

nm
that would be two weeks' time. 's is singular (one week's time) and s' is pleural (two
Subject: that would be two weeks' time. 's is singular (one week's time) and s' is pleural (two weeks' time)

nm
pro time, no hypen, two words, as if your typing prothrombin time
Subject: pro time, no hypen, two words, as if your typing prothrombin time


prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time
Subject: prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time


?? PTT is partial thromboplastin time, PT is prothrombin time
Subject: ?? PTT is partial thromboplastin time, PT is prothrombin time

so that didn't answer my question at all -- and in fact was incorrect info
2 years' time or 2 year's time- Which is correct?
I put 2 years' time and was marked off on QA.
One Weeks' Time or One Week's Time
Subject: One Weeks' Time or One Week's Time

Which one is correct?


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fourth time she has used this she is saying on-cora..each time in the..
Subject: fourth time she has used this she is saying on-cora..each time in the..

paragraph she talks about Omega 3 fatty acid maybe she means Omacor, but is saying Oncora instead of Omacor?? any ideas on this one?? thanks
I agree - we all do it from time to time - we try to make something else out of it
Subject: I agree - we all do it from time to time - we try to make something else out of it

nm
PT or Pro time stands for prothrombin time
Subject: PT or Pro time stands for prothrombin time


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Subject: Three month's time or three months' time? TIA!


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Subject: I found Real-Time, Real-time, real-time ultrasound...

nm
I believe it is one of those words that over time MDs have been using (I get it all the time) see be
Subject: I believe it is one of those words that over time MDs have been using (I get it all the time) see below:

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I'd spell out at least once sm
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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!

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I myself spell them out - nm
Subject: I myself spell them out - nm


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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

nm
Yes spell it out nm
Subject: Yes spell it out nm

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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.
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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?
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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.
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Subject: Sorry, obviously I can't spell so we're even :) nm

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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!  


    


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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.
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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...
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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