Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
Posted By: Tweet on 2008-05-11
In Reply to: Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol. - Rae
Subject: Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
BOS states you can use the symbol if the scale name is given (Celcius, etc.)
Lower case x-ray.... unless beginning a sentence, then cap to X-ray.
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Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Subject: Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Also, what is the correct way to type x-ray? X-ray??
-2 degrees dorsiflexion, or minus 2 degrees dorsiflexion--brain freeze thanks
Subject: -2 degrees dorsiflexion, or minus 2 degrees dorsiflexion--brain freeze thanks
I typically replace cc with mL
Subject: I typically replace cc with mL
but saw an email from a QA supervisor a few months back saying something about if the CP doesn't list cc as a dangerous abbrev, then don't change it. But the problem is that I have transcribed cc in the past and have gotten knocked for it. It would be nice if the left and right hands were both on the same page. So I just use mL to be safe.
Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..
Subject: Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..
should be typed with a capital 'F' if it is not at the beginning of a sentence? I am QA'ing and keep seeing this from a particular MT. Just want to make sure.
Yes, named after Daniel Fahrenheit. nm
Subject: Yes, named after Daniel Fahrenheit. nm
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Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.
Subject: Standard leads are typically denoted by roman numerals.
does BOS say anything about degrees?
Subject: does BOS say anything about degrees?
I was wondering which is preferred... typing out degrees or inserting the symbol. Does anyone know what BOS says about this? I have just been typing it out, but I have seen some reports done by other transcriptionists at my company that have the symbol instead. JUST CURIOUS
Could it be 115 degrees? sm
Subject: Could it be 115 degrees? sm
I type ortho all the time and haven't ever heard the docs say 2+15 degrees.
-2 degrees
Subject: -2 degrees
0 degrees or zero degrees? nm
Subject: 0 degrees or zero degrees? nm
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I would think 90 degrees but
Subject: I would think 90 degrees but
If you are absolutely certain he said 90 twice, leave the 2nd 90 a blank.
10 degrees? sm.
Subject: 10 degrees? sm.
Is the doctor referring to 10 degrees of internal rotation? Thanks so much for your help.
BOS Ortho degrees
Subject: BOS Ortho degrees
Page 26 angles:
In expressing angles, write out degrees or use degree sign ( º ).
Use the degree sign in imaging studies. If the symbol is not available, spell out degree or degrees.
Use the degree sign with ECG expressions related to QRS axis. If the symbol is not available, spell out degrees. QRS +60º or QRS +60 degrees
Personally, I have to always spell out degrees, because the hospital's system doesn't accept the symbol...it might be a case-by-case thing with whatever account you are workin' on. 
Yes, he means 10 degrees.
Subject: Yes, he means 10 degrees.
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I was taught to type out degrees sm
Subject: I was taught to type out degrees sm
If it were a 30 degree angle or something, I would type it 30-degree. If it is 30 degrees, I would type it like that without the hyphen.
In degrees of ROM or in end range or ROM? I doubt sm
Subject: In degrees of ROM or in end range or ROM? I doubt sm
it is Dupuytren etc. nm
Listened again and it s/l degrees of grab. nm
Subject: Listened again and it s/l degrees of grab. nm
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Degrees of Freedom (DOFs).? nm
Subject: Degrees of Freedom (DOFs).? nm
Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Subject: Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Does anyone know how to type symbol for degrees in physical therapy: pt can straight leg raise 50E (degrees) inb MSWord
Thanks
Meaning 0 to 100 degrees of range of motion, yup!....nm
Subject: Meaning 0 to 100 degrees of range of motion, yup!....nm
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When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees?
Subject: When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees?
There are different degrees of how poorly the leaflets of the valve are closing and the resultant
Subject: There are different degrees of how poorly the leaflets of the valve are closing and the resultant
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As you stated,
Subject: As you stated,
working in different labs, the values and specs would be different; therefore, the other poster is not wrong either. Some labs prefer it one way and others prefer it another. I have always typed it A1c personally, and in my years of experience as a transcriptionist have not had QA correct me on that yet. I just felt that you came on a little strong towards the other poster and yelling isn't really necessary. Have a nice day. :-)
What we think is clearly stated can be most clearly
Subject: What we think is clearly stated can be most clearly
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Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
Subject: Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm
Subject: Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm
According to a very detailed message from my QA department with authoratative references cited, unless the first measure is stated specifically, you are making an assumption that _3_ is mm and cannot assign 3-4 mm. They explained I had to use 3 x 4-mm effusion. There are many units of measure and their point was to assume is not permissible as it could be an error.
and its also stated in stedmans
Subject: and its also stated in stedmans
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This is stated above by administrator
Subject: This is stated above by administrator
What you are saying is redundant. It's already been OvER-stated. Give it a rest.
She's not testing. She has stated before that she's
Subject: She's not testing. She has stated before that she's
new to the field but has been doing ortho so far. She is now doing some family practice.  We were all new once right?  If you read all the posts she even thought she could not post so often, which is not true. You can post as many times as you like I would think. I don't remember reading any rules stating you cannot. I think they just like you to try to stick to the appropriate subject boards accordingly.  I only try to post answers to word help questions if I'm pretty sure. If I'm not sure then I usually don't reply with anything at all.  I had to put my 2 cents in here though being another MT who does have a lot of experience but likes to learn from others as well. 
I would expand all as you stated...
Subject: I would expand all as you stated...
I am not on a verbatim account and I do expand those types of abbreviations, but I would be interested in hearing others' opinions as well.
By the way, why are you "dubious"? Just curious!
he clearly stated hypernephrosis ...
Subject: he clearly stated hypernephrosis ...
and it's weird
My QA has stated to type it as 2.7
Subject: My QA has stated to type it as 2.7
I have never heard it stated that way...sorry nm
Subject: I have never heard it stated that way...sorry nm
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Thanks! I have never heard it stated this way before!
Subject: Thanks! I have never heard it stated this way before!
I would leave as stated.
Subject: I would leave as stated.
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as stated in my last message...
Subject: as stated in my last message...
I realized I spelled it wrong after I sent it. My question was did the entire sentence make sense. Sorry for any confusion, but I did know it was suppose to be peroneal. ;-)
As stated above, this is incorrect. nm
Subject: As stated above, this is incorrect. nm
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You may not be a newbie, but you "pubically stated"???
Subject: You may not be a newbie, but you "pubically stated"???
nm
stated in stedmans and lab for 6 years
Subject: stated in stedmans and lab for 6 years
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yes, nectar-thickened also stated a lot !!! nm
Subject: yes, nectar-thickened also stated a lot !!! nm
My company guidelines have always stated...
Subject: My company guidelines have always stated...
"it is okay to leave abbreviations for diagnostic/lab tests and medication administration as abbreviations under diagnosis, name of operation, assessment/impression"
Guess you would have to go by your company rules.
The one for the CBC might be WBCs (if not already stated), and P&P for electrolytes could be CMP
Subject: The one for the CBC might be WBCs (if not already stated), and P&P for electrolytes could be CMP
no dermatological condition stated
Subject: no dermatological condition stated
It is to be applied to the shin daily, then followed by Panafil ointment daily.
as poster above stated, I was going with BOS rules...relax! :) nm
Subject: as poster above stated, I was going with BOS rules...relax! :) nm
Yes, thanks. It does make sense but as I stated to MT50
Subject: Yes, thanks. It does make sense but as I stated to MT50
why can't he just say 4.5. Is that so hard. Thanks
very clearly stated "Luprogram" - I've never heard of.
Subject: very clearly stated "Luprogram" - I've never heard of.
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O2 sat, not stat. It stands for saturation as this poster stated.
Subject: O2 sat, not stat. It stands for saturation as this poster stated.
This 4 year, 10-month-old child appears her stated age
Subject: This 4 year, 10-month-old child appears her stated age
It all comes down to style as stated in the begining of a lot of reference books
Subject: It all comes down to style as stated in the begining of a lot of reference books
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Then I would agree as stated below with higher cortical function
Subject: Then I would agree as stated below with higher cortical function
patient had Witzel jejunostomy: stated she would need this to maintain pressure???
Subject: patient had Witzel jejunostomy: stated she would need this to maintain pressure???
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