p.o. is preferred, but client preference
Posted By: dictates which way. (NM) on 2009-01-20
In Reply to: PO or p.o. - Carla
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it's really client preference.......nm
Subject: it's really client preference.......nm
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Definitely client preference, if they have one, but -- sm
Subject: Definitely client preference, if they have one, but -- sm
barring that, the AAMT has come out saying that "disk" is preferred over "disc" (for whatever that's worth), though both are still acceptable.
I've had some clients with a preference for "disc" with respect to the eyes, and "disk" when referring to the spine, but the vast majority (in my recent experience) have shown a preference for disk in all cases.
Client preference here. nm :)
Subject: Client preference here. nm :)
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it's really client preference.........
Subject: it's really client preference.........
Client preference
Subject: Client preference
Amen to that, don't ever worry about learning things the right way, just learn the client way and you can't go wrong.
and I agree - client preference and most a/c's are
Subject: and I agree - client preference and most a/c's are
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Well, CLIENT PREFERENCE rules.....sm
Subject: Well, CLIENT PREFERENCE rules.....sm
Always, always it's client preference. I was just speaking in a BOS/AAMT ruling about numbers. Client preference most definitely IS the bottom line. 
Client preference but usually KCl vs Kay Ciel...nm
Subject: Client preference but usually KCl vs Kay Ciel...nm
Client preference, I suppose, but I do --sm
Subject: Client preference, I suppose, but I do --sm
L5 compression fracture; C5-6 herniated nucleus puposus. I have never used fifth lumbar or lumbar five. Most docs I have had always dictate as L5 or C5-6 and also some do C-spine or L-spine. easier for them, I guess, as well as whoever reads the report.
client preference re- expanding.....
Subject: client preference re- expanding.....
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I think it depends on your client preference
Subject: I think it depends on your client preference
I usually would type 2-5, but my client doesn't want numbers 1-10 to be spelled out.
It's client preference and if it's verbatim or not.....
Subject: It's client preference and if it's verbatim or not.....
Many MDs want verbatim - despite BOS...so it's really client preference........
Client or personal preference
Subject: Client or personal preference
You have several choices here that are correct. You can put E:A reversal, E/A reversal, or E to A reversal. If no client preference, your pick - all are correct.
yes, me too - also it may depend on client preference NM
Subject: yes, me too - also it may depend on client preference NM
Client preference overrules BOS-2, so
Subject: Client preference overrules BOS-2, so
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Normally it is client preference. Mine does
Subject: Normally it is client preference. Mine does
not want the # unless it is stated #4 Vicryl, etc. The # is not normally used with 4-0, 3-0, etc.
Per doctor/client preference, but we
Subject: Per doctor/client preference, but we
use L2-L3. BOS2 says either way is acceptable.
Client preference - we use x2(no space).
Subject: Client preference - we use x2(no space).
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We use 5ཆ" per client's preference.
Subject: We use 5ཆ" per client's preference.
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Then that is your client/MTSO's preference
Subject: Then that is your client/MTSO's preference
and nothing is wrong with that. You have to follow the rules they set.
client preference and BOS (book of style)
Subject: client preference and BOS (book of style)
really, we cannot tell you the answer, albeit for 20 years, Webster's Merriam dictionary has it with no hypen (same with most re- words)...but it's really up to your client(s) and also the Book Of Style by the AAMT really spells it out.....somewhere in the huge nearly 600 page book........
good luck :)
mcg is preferred as the other
Subject: mcg is preferred as the other
symbol is on the "additional" list of dangerous abbreviations, for possible future inclusion. Most clients prefer mcg, but you would want to check that with your client profile.
As for liter, if using liter without a prefix, I do not abbreviate it. My clients prefer it written out. When using as in milliter, my clients' preference is mL (it's much easier to recognize).
But these are things you should definitely verify with your client profile.
mL is preferred...sm
Subject: mL is preferred...sm
Both "cc" and "mL" are equivalent, but in medical literature "mL" is now preferred. JCAHO also has "cc" on its list of "dangerous abbreviations" because when written poorly it can be misconstrued as "U" (less of an issue for typed records). The mL vs. cc preference can be client/account specific. But I humbly disagree with your mentor. I've *never* heard of mL for intake and cc for output. I believe usage should be consistent throughout depending on client preference. just my 2 cents....
Don't know which if either is preferred, but
Subject: Don't know which if either is preferred, but
I think "okay" looks a little more professional in a report.
tendonitis is preferred but
Subject: tendonitis is preferred but
I used to type tendinitis and the doctor bugged out and did not want that. Either is correct though technically.
Per BOS, disK is preferred for both.
Subject: Per BOS, disK is preferred for both.
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BOS now says numerals preferred, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. nm
Subject: BOS now says numerals preferred, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. nm
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Preferred usage
Question: When typing mammos which is the perferred. 9 o'clock position or 9:00 position.
Preferred abbrevation
Subject: Preferred abbrevation
What is the preferred way to abbreviate C-PAP?
per AAMT, it is preferred to
Subject: per AAMT, it is preferred to
edit to read "x-ray again" as opposed to re-x-ray, but definitely not rex-ray or re-xray.
Abbreviation preferred by
Subject: Abbreviation preferred by
AAMT Book of Style, 2nd Edition, p. 217.
If we transcribe a numeral for the dose, it is best to use the abbreviation.
If you wanted to spell it out (like if it started a sentence), it is acceptable to use the word itself. One gram of Ancef IV was administered prior to the procedure. but The patient was administered 1 g of Ancef IV prior to the procedure.
Best to check with your supervisor or account transcription guidelines to see which method they prefer, but I figured the BOS standpoint might be helpful. Happy Holidays!
I would think tendinitis is preferred
Subject: I would think tendinitis is preferred
My Stedman's ortho book has main listing "tendinitis" with subentries under this spelling. It also has "tendonitis" as a "variant of tendinitis" with no subentries. As backup I checked Vera Pyle and the entry in the silver book is as follows:
tendinitis - not tendonitis (her italics)
which is preferred.. hiccoughs or hiccups?
Subject: which is preferred.. hiccoughs or hiccups?
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Is there a preferred way to type epo, Epo, EPO level? TIA.
Subject: Is there a preferred way to type epo, Epo, EPO level? TIA.
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disc has always been preferred in my experience
Subject: disc has always been preferred in my experience
esophagram possibly preferred?
Subject: esophagram possibly preferred?
Stedman's ENT word book has esophagram, and my Stedman's Electronic Medical Dictionary has esophagram with the definition but it also has syn: esophagogram, so both are used.
I think it is the doc's preference (sm)
Subject: I think it is the doc's preference (sm)
I have been asked to spell it discectomy. If you have a sample report that spells it diskectomy, then you probably should spell it that way.
preferred is disk though for yrs I typed disc....
Subject: preferred is disk though for yrs I typed disc....
curet, curette - either/or? which is preferred and what is acceptable? nm
Subject: curet, curette - either/or? which is preferred and what is acceptable? nm
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Steman's has presbyacusis as the preferred spelling,
Subject: Steman's has presbyacusis as the preferred spelling,
but presbycusis is the same thing.
Preferred is disk.--both eyes and back.
Subject: Preferred is disk.--both eyes and back.
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I would type C34 a 2 mm; annular is the preferred sp; anular a variation.nm
Subject: I would type C34 a 2 mm; annular is the preferred sp; anular a variation.nm
Yes, just means far in the past. Also, should be *aortocoronary* (1 word preferred)
Subject: Yes, just means far in the past. Also, should be *aortocoronary* (1 word preferred)
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Either/or, matter of preference
Subject: Either/or, matter of preference
preference of most accounts is to
Subject: preference of most accounts is to
leave off the s, except when it would make an awkward construction, e.g. the patient has Alzheimer's (in that case leave the s). But some accounts still want the s.
probably regional or preference, but
Subject: probably regional or preference, but
I would probably only use burnt if a. I could hear it that clearly and b. if he were saying the toast was burnt. I just think burned looks and sounds better.
Preference now is without apostrophe.
Subject: Preference now is without apostrophe.
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Doctor's preference
Subject: Doctor's preference
For the accounts that I work on, the doctors prefer it all written out. I don't know what the BOS3 has to say about this, but it's probably one of those things that goes by what the doctor, or QA, prefers.
That is probably a facility preference. The
Subject: That is probably a facility preference. The
abbreviations you gave examples of are standard abbreviations still in use.
That is probably a facility preference. The
Subject: That is probably a facility preference. The
abbreviations you gave examples of are standard abbreviations still in use.
Exactly. Disk is preferred but disc is also correct. So RELAX, people!
Subject: Exactly. Disk is preferred but disc is also correct. So RELAX, people!
Have a margarita or something, willya?
Thanks for the cite, CG!
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