most of the time grades are Arabic and classes are Roman, but I'm sure there are exceptions to th
Posted By: sassee on 2007-09-06
In Reply to: I get confused, how do you type out grade, class, type SM - BOS challenged
Subject: most of the time grades are Arabic and classes are Roman, but I'm sure there are exceptions to that NM
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III (stages and classes are Roman numerals, grades are Arabic) nm
Subject: III (stages and classes are Roman numerals, grades are Arabic) nm
Grades are arabic numbers and classes and stages are roman numerals.
Subject: Grades are arabic numbers and classes and stages are roman numerals.
I was always taught that types & grades are arabic and classes & stages are Roman numerals. nm
Subject: I was always taught that types & grades are arabic and classes & stages are Roman numerals. nm
Stages = Roman; Grades = Arabic --- all per the
Subject: Stages = Roman; Grades = Arabic --- all per the
!!
Grades are arabic such as 1 or 2.
Subject: Grades are arabic such as 1 or 2.
Stages are roman numerals.
grades are arabic.
Subject: grades are arabic.
Grades are arabic.
Subject: Grades are arabic.
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Grade 2 (arabic for grades)
Subject: Grade 2 (arabic for grades)
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
grade 4. All grades are arabic. Fractures and
Subject: grade 4. All grades are arabic. Fractures and
stages are Roman numerals.
grades use 1, 2, 3...stages use Roman
Subject: grades use 1, 2, 3...stages use Roman
x
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..
grades are numerals, stages always Roman
Subject: grades are numerals, stages always Roman
stage II-A but I don't know anything about that little *y* you left there - so I'd give them a blank there.........
stages are always roman numerals and grades are always numbers
stage IV, grade 4
Hope this helps somewhat - I've been doing oncology for 20 years..........next year....but MT'g for much longer *lol*
grade 2 to 3 (grades are roman numerals).
Subject: grade 2 to 3 (grades are roman numerals).
Beaking is correct. I usually use a hyphen for in-between.
grade 2 to 3 (grades are roman numerals).
Subject: grade 2 to 3 (grades are roman numerals).
Beaking is correct. I usually use a hyphen for in-between.
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.
grades = numbers; stages = Roman numerals....
Subject: grades = numbers; stages = Roman numerals....
jGrade is arabic such as grade 1, and stages are Roman numerals.
Subject: jGrade is arabic such as grade 1, and stages are Roman numerals.
I am talking about grades of chondromalacia, grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 or
Subject: I am talking about grades of chondromalacia, grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 or
.
You're right. BOS says numerals with the exceptions sm
Subject: You're right. BOS says numerals with the exceptions sm
you mentioned plus when two numbers come together, such as
"The patient will take two 2-mg tablets per day."
You wouldn't transcribe it as "2 2-mg tablets."
There are also exceptions to "latin grammar" do you say mooses? Some words stay the same, eve
Subject: There are also exceptions to "latin grammar" do you say mooses? Some words stay the same, even pleural, there are always exceptions...nm
and medical language is a specific language all unto itself. Check MEDICAL references, legitimate ones, Dorland's dictionary has been the foremost in the industry, please do not cause a fellow MT to make an error that could cause her problems with her doctor/company. But I am all for helping!
I really don't know about online classes, probably TXCzech (sp?) or sm
Subject: I really don't know about online classes, probably TXCzech (sp?) or sm
Smiley or one of the other major helpers can help there. I'm a book person.
If you don't have the AAMT BOS (second edition), that would be the first place to start. It comes with a CD which makes it easier to look things up. I'm not crazy about the BOS as I feel it is rather clumsy, but it's compiled from the books (as well as several others) I'll mention later. These rules are adapted specifically for us MTs. If you come across a good deal on an American Medical Association Manual of Style, or the Chicago Manual of Style (I may have goofed up on the titles of these books as I have a cocker spaniel's head on my lap on the couch and can't get to my books without disturbing her), these are excellent resources. I once had a little paperback book that I carried around for years which was grammar and punctuation for writers. It was a handy little book. Maybe you could find something similar, compare it with BOS, and make notations in it.
Another way to keep brushed up is to read. Read good books. Read newspapers. Read the classics. Aside from having great stories, those great novels are wonderful sources of terms that do pop up here and there in our work. Keep in mind that our docs are highly educated, so we have to do our part to keep up. I have seen posts where MTs get stumped on regular English words and phrases, and it shows they don't read. When I was asked to staff my transcription department, I picked the readers. It made all the difference!
Bottom line: No matter how we feel about it, every MT needs his/her own copy of the BOS. The next runnerup is a good English dictionary (I prefer American Heritage, a collegiate version, as it delves deeper than just giving definitions). Of course, the big Dorland's or Stedman's for our medical terms.
You go, Girl! For 6 months, you are doing great!!
s/l body palp classes
Subject: s/l body palp classes
She is going to body s/l body palp classes 3 times a week and she has been training for an upcoming triathlon with running, swimming, and bike riding. tia.
there are body pump classes. nm
Subject: there are body pump classes. nm
x
just a guess, but could it be body "prep" classes?
Subject: just a guess, but could it be body "prep" classes?
what time are we using here in mtStars? US time or India time?
Subject: what time are we using here in mtStars? US time or India time?
Grades run 1 through 4, so
Subject: Grades run 1 through 4, so
Gliomas can be slowly growing (low-grade, grades 1 and 2), or rapidly growing (high-grade, grades 3 and 4). This material will give important facts about the diagnosis and treatment of high-grade gliomas.
There are different grades of MIs. Might be that. nm
Subject: There are different grades of MIs. Might be that. nm
Stages are II, IV, etc. Grades are 2, 3, etc and
Subject: Stages are II, IV, etc. Grades are 2, 3, etc and
types are 1, 2, etc.
chondromalacia grades?
Subject: chondromalacia grades?
Roman or arabic numerals, i.e. grade 2 or II?
I mean arabic 11 (not 2)
Subject: I mean arabic 11 (not 2)
nm
BOS-2 - arabic.
Subject: BOS-2 - arabic.
x
Heart murmur grades 2 or II
Subject: Heart murmur grades 2 or II
Has this been changed yet from roman numerals to Arabic as far as AAMT guidelines?
I know it as grades using numbers and stages
Subject: I know it as grades using numbers and stages
Timi flow grades
Subject: Timi flow grades
I do apologize. I did not research the BOS, only my Stedman's cardiology book.
Grades and stages formatting
Subject: Grades and stages formatting
How should you format the following:
chronic hepatitis at grade 2 and portal fibrosis that is stage 1?
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.
xx
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
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.
Arabic (per AAMT BOS)
Subject: Arabic (per AAMT BOS)
Arabic numerals.
Subject: Arabic numerals.
x
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
Per Stedman's and BOS: TIMI flow grades are 0-3. nm
Subject: Per Stedman's and BOS: TIMI flow grades are 0-3. nm
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I have sticky notes everywhere with different stages, grades, etc. sm
Subject: I have sticky notes everywhere with different stages, grades, etc. sm
I think I used to think most stages were roman numerals and most grades were arabic but there are way too many exceptions so I try to figure out which one it is for each specific instance and then write it on my growing list. BOS says types are arabic, roman numerals, or capital letters depending on type referred to. I WISH there was a website with all of the different stages, grades, types, etc. listed. Does anyone know of such a thing??
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.
We are supposed to type arabic now but SM
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.
regarding class #, per client--we use arabic
Subject: regarding class #, per client--we use arabic
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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
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