oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.
Posted By: AnotherMT on 2009-04-01
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Subject: oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.
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taxane/platinum, usually for ovarian cancers??? NM
Subject: taxane/platinum, usually for ovarian cancers??? NM
nm
reason I said that.....sm
Subject: reason I said that.....sm
In Spanish, there is no *v* - and Spanish-speaking folks could possibly say affansed for advanced....though I could be wrong.
in Havana, Cuba the license plates actually say HABANA
Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
Subject: Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
I do hem/onc all day long and the docs do that a lot (give the generic names)...so I have had to learn a few generic/brand names...Sigh. Just call me Dr. Sassee. LOL
You have a good day too :)
The only reason...
Subject: The only reason...
I would be hesitant to number them is because of the coding issue. If I'm not mistaken, each diagnosis is coded for insurance rasons, proper billing, etc.
and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
Subject: and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
abbreviation list is because h.s. (hour of sleep) is confused with half-strength. *S*
No reason to answer like that.
Subject: No reason to answer like that.
A little rude don't ya think?
Yes, I have drug books, in fact, just got new pharmceutical book from Saunders, 2007. I just could not find it. Sorry I did not look hard enough.
We come onto this board for HELP not to get yelled at or made a fool of. Thanks for nothing.
the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
Subject: the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
usually he says laboratory data and he did not on this report. He talked about the ECG then just said INR 3.0. The doctor says type as dictated, so I did not feel it went under ECG thats why I wanted to make sure about the lab, not unless it would appropriately fit under ECG?? Thanks
For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
Subject: For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...
Subject: Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...
gram-negative is with a lowercase "g"
Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm
Subject: Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm
...there are Kastenbauers in my family tree. :-) So, your s/l rang a bell.
links not working for some reason. Just SM
Subject: links not working for some reason. Just SM
passthru
Found Potts ligature in Sted's Equip. sm
Tue Jan 20 09:08:52 2004
from Sted's online--
ligature (lig-choor)
A thread, wire, fillet, or the like, tied tightly around a blood vessel, the pedicle of a tumor, or other structure to constrict it.
In orthodontics, a wire or other material used to secure an orthodontic attachment or tooth to an archwire.
[L. ligatura, a band or tie, fr. ligo, to tie]
For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between
Subject: For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between
cheloid and keloid?? I know it's scarring but does the spelling matter? THanks.
Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason
Subject: Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason
only saw one or two and so wasn't sure.
FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm
Subject: FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm
Thanks Flybye! Your posts are simply some of the best on these boards consistently!! And you confirmed that I am NOT wrong (nor are most of the other posters) so thank you!! 
agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue
Subject: agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue
crashing. On the other hand, BOS says non is a word that in most cases does not need a hypen, so it does vary in many instances. Non can be combined with the word being used. Noncommental is an example, but there is no hyphenated statement following it.
GI consult, reason for consultation
Subject: GI consult, reason for consultation
All I know so far is that the patient is being seen in GI consultation and she is combative and age 90+.
REASON FOR CONSULTATION sounds like:
"Aerfo biddy bosdus stil."
I'm thinking
Here for _____ stool.
but still clueless. He is ESL, probably Indian.
A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm
Subject: A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm
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The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if
Subject: The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if a serious question arises I stick in a QA mark with the appropriate question.
Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me
Subject: Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me
is because he is not saying 4.5. just four five. Why can't he say the point??? he said it before. YIKES. Is that so hard. LOL Thanks again for your help.
I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm
Subject: I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm
Were you asking if doc may be saying fluticason? If so, he's definitely not saying that.
Entire sentence:
He would very much like to stay off insulin if at all possible. If this is not keeping him under control, may add a s/l glitisone/glutisone type drug.
Thanks for your help.
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.
Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm
Subject: Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm
nm
Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.
Subject: Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.
This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm
Subject: This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm
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doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?
Subject: doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?
Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.
Subject: Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.
As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm
Subject: As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm
**chloroform** agents. Does this make sense???
Is there any good reason posters cannot come back to thank for being helped?
Subject: Is there any good reason posters cannot come back to thank for being helped?
Please provide diagnosis/reason for MD writing script. Thanks.
Subject: Please provide diagnosis/reason for MD writing script. Thanks.
.
Precise reason why Google is unreliable--Stedman's best refs!
Subject: Precise reason why Google is unreliable--Stedman's best refs!
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Is there any reason that bundle branch block should be capped or hypenated? Thanks
Subject: Is there any reason that bundle branch block should be capped or hypenated? Thanks
Spell check needed---adenomycosis. For some reason, I am drawing a blank...
Subject: Spell check needed---adenomycosis. For some reason, I am drawing a blank...
and no MT forum is supporting my spelling. I have lent my medical dictionary out...HELP!
Thanx,
-Jade
Yep, it's okay. Docs say that often. nm
Subject: Yep, it's okay. Docs say that often. nm
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Thanks...sometimes I think these docs should...
Subject: Thanks...sometimes I think these docs should...
type themselves for once and listen to some of the things they say. I bet they would think twice after that...:-)
Some docs
Subject: Some docs
actually dictate ABGs in this manner. They say a number then slash then another number then slash, etc. That is how they want it transcribed. Just make sure your numbers are correct and you are set to go!
should say *my* docs
Subject: should say *my* docs
like the docs who are always ...
Subject: like the docs who are always ...
... putting "metatarsal" in the hand dictations. Plantar may be technically okay, but it seems like if he were more careful he would say palmar.
Our docs
Subject: Our docs
usually say normocephalic.
I have docs that use it
Subject: I have docs that use it
but my account is not crazy weird picky, either. I haven't heard of it being unacceptable. If it's worth your time, I'd question QA about it and ask her why she changed it.
I have docs
Subject: I have docs
who add extra letters to lots of words, if it make them easier to pronounce. Kind of weird, but it happens.
Docs
Subject: Docs
make up lots of words...they make lots of mistakes (ergo malpractice insurance)...they even misspell lots of words. If we have to deal with their ineptness, they can deal with blanks. JMHO. :-)
With some docs..
Subject: With some docs..
that wouldn't be a stretch at all but a very good guess. :-)
It's not the docs I'm concerned about, or QA, when it comes to my...
Subject: It's not the docs I'm concerned about, or QA, when it comes to my...
work as an MT,
You don't add in mg or mcg, etc. unless it's dictated. The docs know
Subject: You don't add in mg or mcg, etc. unless it's dictated. The docs know
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that's how my derm docs like it - sm
Subject: that's how my derm docs like it - sm
same with T zone.
ONLY if your QA, account, or docs want it to be so. Not everyone
Subject: ONLY if your QA, account, or docs want it to be so. Not everyone
s
The docs are correct. (nm)
Subject: The docs are correct. (nm)
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the docs are incorrect
Subject: the docs are incorrect
there must be ownership to use an apostrophe. The word Smith does not show ownership to anything.
If the sentance read Dr. Smith's patient, then yes the apostrophe is used.
that's the section m docs usually put it in.
Subject: that's the section m docs usually put it in.
No, it is not. Docs do not always spell
Subject: No, it is not. Docs do not always spell
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Some of my docs do list..sm
Subject: Some of my docs do list..sm
each artery's findings separately and I number them along the left under each other. Just use your common sense so you end up with a clear report. Good luck. I remember when I first started doing caths and it wasn't easy.
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