mcg or necessary to now spell out?
Posted By: stymied on 2009-03-17
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Did the abbreviation rules recently change? I am being told that we can no longer do mcg and must type out micrograms.
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I'd spell out at least once sm
Subject: I'd spell out at least once sm
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When do you spell out IV?
Subject: When do you spell out IV?
Do you not spell out all abbr. in the assessment, impression, and dx????????? I have had so many QA people change this on me so now I am lost totally.
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!
I've never been a fan of slang myself, so if it's not a verbatim account, I'd transcribe hematocrit!
I myself spell them out - nm
Subject: I myself spell them out - nm
how would you spell this?
Subject: how would you spell this?
re-CT'd (as in to obtain another CT scan) Is re-CT'd correct? That is how he says it.
I would spell it out as you did. nm
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
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Yes spell it out nm
Subject: Yes spell it out nm
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I spell them out ...
Subject: I spell them out ...
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.
I use #1 and also you do not spell out
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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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.
okay, I can't spell triangle
Subject: okay, I can't spell triangle
ti kwon doe how to spell??? Thanks.
Subject: ti kwon doe how to spell??? Thanks.
need spell help s/l ducocholelithiasis...tia nm
Subject: need spell help s/l ducocholelithiasis...tia nm
oops - never to spell out nos. even 1-9...nm
Subject: oops - never to spell out nos. even 1-9...nm
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Sorry got it, Doc can't spell it is Abouna. x
Subject: Sorry got it, Doc can't spell it is Abouna. x
Sorry, obviously I can't spell so we're even :) nm
Subject: Sorry, obviously I can't spell so we're even :) nm
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hyoscyamine. I can never spell this right! Always have to look it up!
Subject: hyoscyamine. I can never spell this right! Always have to look it up!
need drug spell help
Subject: need drug spell help
Drug names s/l kador and magoxide? Need help spelling both.
Well, that certainly spell checks....
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!
do not know how to spell... he just feels s/l bla-za about everything. thank you
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.
Subject: it's too bad for Angie that you cannot spell.
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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...
Subject: 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
A bit stumped. How would you spell...
Subject: A bit stumped. How would you spell...
Doctor is quoting patient who says medicine makes her feel spacey. Spell check rejects my spelling but doesn't offer anything other than Stacey, saucy, etc. The closest option it gives me is spaced. How would you spell it?
spell of s/l antidonia??
Subject: spell of s/l antidonia??
The only time you would spell out
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.
No, it is not. Docs do not always spell
Subject: No, it is not. Docs do not always spell
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I would not spell out the nunmbers
Subject: I would not spell out the nunmbers
I would type it as October 30, 2008. Depending on your account instructions, you may be required to use the ordinals 10/30/2008. If no instruction in that regard, I would type it as I have above.
It is a date. You don't spell those out. Even
Subject: It is a date. You don't spell those out. Even
if it is a quote, it is a date, 10/30/2008.
Since when do doctors know how to spell. Did you...sm
Subject: Since when do doctors know how to spell. Did you...sm
ask him what it meant? If you cannot document a word you cannot transcribe it in a report.
Always spell out any measurement unless
Subject: Always spell out any measurement unless
x
spell check
Subject: spell check
OMG! I think I am losing it! I have forgotten how to spell check in word - help please!!!
Second is correct, you only spell out
Subject: Second is correct, you only spell out
numbers when they are side by side.
3-5 or 3 to 5, do not spell out numbers.
Subject: 3-5 or 3 to 5, do not spell out numbers.
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True, you can spell it out that way, but
Subject: True, you can spell it out that way, but
any MTSO I have worked for frowns on spelling it out and we still would use "WAS."
True, you can spell it out that way, but
Subject: True, you can spell it out that way, but
any MTSO I have worked for frowns on spelling it out and we still would use "WAS." They tell us to recast the sentence.
how do you spell s/l aropose..
Subject: how do you spell s/l aropose..
While doing the piriformis stretching exercise, the areopose, this does intensify the pain in the posterior aspect of her right hip. tia.
Can only spell it out if okay with client if
Subject: Can only spell it out if okay with client if
x
Can't spell today!
Subject: Can't spell today!
Ok, got it. It is L-thyroxine.
mg of mercury ?? spell out or??
Subject: mg of mercury ?? spell out or??
mg/Hg or mgHg... i'm drawing a blank.. tia
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