We are supposed to type arabic now but SM
Posted By: Smiley on 2006-01-03
In Reply to: Cranial nerves - Lee
Subject: We are supposed to type arabic now but SM
I think it is account specific. Many docs and hospitals still prefer the roman numerals, and I think it looks better too, IMO.
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grade would be arabic, type would be roman.
Subject: grade would be arabic, type would be roman.
Garden is capped per my ortho book.
From googling I suspect it should be Garden type IV fracture. There are hits where it is referred to as grade, but the ones that call it a type look more authentic to me. More research might be in order.
numbers - type out versus arabic
Question: What is the rule of thumb: In a report I know it is in medication and measurements like 5 mg and 5 inches. But what about in dictation? 5 weeks or five weeks, 5 children or five children. I know BOS changed their policy on using more arabic numbers instead of typing out. Can someone advise what is the preferred way? Does it apply something to things or objects versus units of time like 5 weeks or 5 days? Thank you.
for the most part grade and type use arabic number
Subject: for the most part grade and type use arabic number
You're supposed to type what you hear and not judge. nm
Subject: You're supposed to type what you hear and not judge. nm
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I mean arabic 11 (not 2)
Subject: I mean arabic 11 (not 2)
nm
BOS-2 - arabic.
Subject: BOS-2 - arabic.
x
Arabic numbers ..
Subject: Arabic numbers ..
Go to this website and click on About BI-RADS (just under the tutorial button in the middle of the page):
http://www.birads.at/
Hope this helps.
Grades are arabic such as 1 or 2.
Subject: Grades are arabic such as 1 or 2.
Stages are roman numerals.
Arabic (per AAMT BOS)
Subject: Arabic (per AAMT BOS)
grades are arabic.
Subject: grades are arabic.
Grades are arabic.
Subject: Grades are arabic.
x
Arabic numerals.
Subject: Arabic numerals.
x
Guess I should say "should" be arabic..
Subject: Guess I should say "should" be arabic..
now "always"...before I offend someone else who has been told to type it with roman numerals. Been doing this too long and have seen too many facilities/radiologists set their own rules on how they want it typed and it basically boils down to the fact that it's their report..they call the shots.
Grade 2 (arabic for grades)
Subject: Grade 2 (arabic for grades)
regarding class #, per client--we use arabic
Subject: regarding class #, per client--we use arabic
x
it is probably 2, usually Arabic numerals w/grades, but that is JMO NM
Subject: it is probably 2, usually Arabic numerals w/grades, but that is JMO NM
roman versus arabic
Subject: roman versus arabic
Does anyone have a good reference or way to remember when to use arabic versus roman numerals? Specifically for class, stage, grade - cardiac, oncology, podiatry?
roman versus arabic
Subject: roman versus arabic
A good tip that I rcvd either here or on MTNetizens email group.....
In oncology at least:
Staging is in Roman numerals, and remember by reciting "The Romans are on the stage"....
Hence stage III breast cancer, etcetera...
Class, grade, etc, are with Arabic numerals...
I cannot speak, though, for other specialties..
Use arabic numerals for all numbers.
Subject: Use arabic numerals for all numbers.
The current standard in transcription is to use arabic numerals (1, 2, 3...)for all numbers, even under the number 10, because they stand out on the page and are less likely to be overlooked or misinterpreted.
(BOS 3rd)
Use arabic numbers for grade, per BOS,,,,,,,,,nm
Subject: Use arabic numbers for grade, per BOS,,,,,,,,,nm
nm
BOS prefers arabic numbers unless for
Subject: BOS prefers arabic numbers unless for
certain diseases or stages of cancer.
What am I supposed to do with this? sm
Subject: What am I supposed to do with this? sm
Chief complaint: "My leg went gurgely-gook-gook-boom"
Not a joke folks, that is exactly what the doc says! Now, would I find that in the medical dictionary or the English dictionary? Maybe Wikipedia knows something about it? LOL
What would you do with that? Is there a guideline for nonsense? 
is this supposed to be a med?
Subject: is this supposed to be a med?
medication, procedure, instrument? what is it supposed to be?
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Subject: Are you sure that you are supposed to
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What is this supposed to mean??? s/m
Subject: What is this supposed to mean??? s/m
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Decubitus is a bedsore!
Are there also decubiti (!) or decubitus ulserS (!) in the lining of the lungs???
What are you talking?
what's that supposed to mean?
Subject: what's that supposed to mean?
it's arabic numbers today, no spelling out....
Subject: it's arabic numbers today, no spelling out....
Stages = Roman; Grades = Arabic --- all per the
Subject: Stages = Roman; Grades = Arabic --- all per the
!!
grade 4. All grades are arabic. Fractures and
Subject: grade 4. All grades are arabic. Fractures and
stages are Roman numerals.
Actually, they're broader than that, saying to use Arabic "except...." sm
Subject: Actually, they're broader than that, saying to use Arabic "except...." sm
...except when Roman numerals are used as part of the established nomenclature. (So things like cranial nerves and other scores/scales can be in either, or as dictated by standard practice.)
That was supposed to be "Trose".
Subject: That was supposed to be "Trose".
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I know it is supposed to be capped, but
Subject: I know it is supposed to be capped, but
this isn't a medical record and I was too lazy to hit the shift key...sooorrry. geez.
This was supposed to go above, under medication help. (nm)
Subject: This was supposed to go above, under medication help. (nm)
x
I don't think students are supposed to
Subject: I don't think students are supposed to
ask their questions here though.
It's really supposed to be CYPHER
Subject: It's really supposed to be CYPHER
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Is this for a test?? If so, you are not supposed
Subject: Is this for a test?? If so, you are not supposed
x
I thought we were supposed to use mL instead of SM
Subject: I thought we were supposed to use mL instead of SM
cc. I have the latest BOS and BOS workbook and I'm still confused.
My account has a few doctors whose work is automatically sent to QA. I thought we were no longer supposed to use cc and change it to mL. I had marked as error when I changed doctor stated cc to mL. I then asked one of the mentors on my account and she stated mL is used for what goes into the patient, IV, blood products, etc., and cc is used for what comes out of the patient, urine etc.
Is there any consensus on this? I trust all of you here.
That is supposed to be 5 French...
Subject: That is supposed to be 5 French...
i've always typed BI-RADS with arabic numbers
Subject: i've always typed BI-RADS with arabic numbers
jk
the principal = pal mnemonic is supposed to help
Subject: the principal = pal mnemonic is supposed to help
nm
Might be Joubert's but it's supposed to be rare. nm
Subject: Might be Joubert's but it's supposed to be rare. nm
s
Thanks..I looked that up and actually found what it is supposed to be..(sm)
Subject: Thanks..I looked that up and actually found what it is supposed to be..(sm)
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Yep. Even the sutures that are supposed to be absorbed. sm
Subject: Yep. Even the sutures that are supposed to be absorbed. sm
sometimes come out of the skin. Spitting it out!!
Lots of hits on Google about this. Would think that after all these years they would come up with a suture material that would not do this. Some materials are worse than others.
It is supposed to me HYPO kalemia. ..
Subject: It is supposed to me HYPO kalemia. ..
Monday!!! That could be it..maybe the doc is having a bad monday too!! Thanx!
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okay that's supposed to be TISSUE seen in the "oss" :) nm
Subject: okay that's supposed to be TISSUE seen in the "oss" :) nm
I think it is supposed to be place-holders.
Subject: I think it is supposed to be place-holders.
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We are not supposed to help anyone that is taking a test. (nm)
Subject: We are not supposed to help anyone that is taking a test. (nm)
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I am supposed to write out grams, so I'm not sure about this one.
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xx
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Subject: is that supposed to be Lipase and just a typo. NM.
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