capitalization question - if refers to a heading in the note, do I cap
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In the dictation, MD says (in ROS) "...please see history of present illness." Do I type "...please see History of Present Ilness" or no caps?
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Subject: QE&A - anyone know what this refers to?
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Subject: Could be, heme just refers to blood. NM
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Subject: Break the word down - osteo refers to
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Subject: capitalization
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Subject: capitalization help please
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Subject: Capitalization
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Subject: Capitalization ?
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Subject: Capitalization help
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Subject: capitalization? Please see msg.
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Subject: capitalization ?
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Subject: Capitalization
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Subject: Capitalization
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Subject: ray refers to the digits...toes, fingers, etc..not patellae..sm
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Copyright (c) 2002 American Association for Medical Transcription
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Subject: capitalization of departments
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