rule out metastasis, maybe
Posted By: nm on 2009-05-03
In Reply to: RAW metastasis?? - newbie
Subject: rule out metastasis, maybe
nm
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yep - metastasis...............n/m
Subject: yep - metastasis...............n/m
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Could it just be metastasis?
Subject: Could it just be metastasis?
As in choroidal metastasis.
RAW metastasis??
Subject: RAW metastasis??
I would type out metastasis
Subject: I would type out metastasis
only expand it out to metastasis if.....sm
Subject: only expand it out to metastasis if.....sm
Client profile dictates whether or not to give this dictator mets or metastasis.....his saying *met* was wrong. I would've given him *mets* unless the client profile allows expanding of words, and in that case I would've given them *metastasis*
meds for bony metastasis
Subject: meds for bony metastasis
Bony metastasis treatment:
s/l dometa 4 mg IV piggyback every 4 weeks
metastasis versus metastases
Subject: metastasis versus metastases
Any advice will be appreciated.
In many reports, I have heard doctors dictate "mets," which I would like to expand when necessary but sometimes am just not sure if singular or pleural expansion applies, e.g., "He has mets to the pelvis," (and then later on dictates) "He is thought to have probable liver mets." So, would each example I gave be expanded as metastasis or metastases, since there's more than one location of spread but each area of the body is dictated separately?
correct abbreviation for metastasis?
Subject: correct abbreviation for metastasis?
NP states "Mets to brain". Should this be mets, metz, or should I spell it out?
oops it is metastasis.....not metastases
Subject: oops it is metastasis.....not metastases
Lung cancer, [RAW?] metastasis
Subject: Lung cancer, [RAW?] metastasis
Any mets in his abdomen and chest (as in metastasis).
Subject: Any mets in his abdomen and chest (as in metastasis).
metastatic breast cancer (as in metastasis) nm
Subject: metastatic breast cancer (as in metastasis) nm
s/l ?thalisary or ?salisary brain metastasis
Subject: s/l ?thalisary or ?salisary brain metastasis
Says "MRI showed decrease in size of ?_____? brain metastasis with less edema." Can't find in references or google with varied spellings so maybe way off!!
Doc says liver 'mets', which I believe means metastasis, and is ok to leave as mets? nm
Subject: Doc says liver 'mets', which I believe means metastasis, and is ok to leave as mets? nm
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Chest CT showed (s/l lines,but also s/l starts with m) __________ suspicious for osseous metastasis
Subject: Chest CT showed (s/l lines,but also s/l starts with m) __________ suspicious for osseous metastasis
x
history of colorectal history with metastasis to the liver and lymph nodes
Subject: history of colorectal history with metastasis to the liver and lymph nodes
the rule is ....
Subject: the rule is ....
... x2 ....2 times
If the "times" comes before the number use the x (no space). If the "times" comes after use the word.
don't know if there is a rule but....
Subject: don't know if there is a rule but....
I think if you would substitute "bilateral" (mentally) and say "both" you might have a better idea how to say it. Like would it sound better iff you said "both hand" or "both hands." To me bilateral hands sounds better. But again, I don't know if there is actually a rule. I looked for an answer in "style Guide for Medical Transcription" (Tessier and Pitman) and couldn't find an answer.
I think if you wrote what the doctor said ....you can't go wrong there either. Good luck!.
What is the rule now for cc?
Subject: What is the rule now for cc?
should we put mL or what the doc says as cc? I got so beat up over this one time with a different company I worked for; however, I am with a wonderful new company and want to make sure I am typing it correctly.
Thank you
Does anybody know a rule regarding
Subject: Does anybody know a rule regarding
to para or not to para, that is the question..... okay, so that was dumb, but so many words are not actually in the dictionary.... is there a rule regarding when to use peri as opposed to para ??? sometimes I'm confused.
As a rule yes, but not always
Subject: As a rule yes, but not always
I find way too many exceptions to that rule so I always look them all up the first time and add them to my ever-growing list. I wish there was a list out there somewhere with most of them already catagorized for us.
cannot rule out?
Subject: cannot rule out?
Is this a new rule????
Subject: Is this a new rule????
x
maybe saying rule out again? nm
Subject: maybe saying rule out again? nm
x
I'm all yours - you rule! :) :) :) :) - nm
Subject: I'm all yours - you rule! :) :) :) :) - nm
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I'm all yours - you rule! :) :) :) :) - nm
Subject: I'm all yours - you rule! :) :) :) :) - nm
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RULE OF THUMB
Subject: RULE OF THUMB
basic guideline is:
if you have a credible reference, spell it whichever way the reference spells it.
you should never be counted off for it, as long as the reference is credible. if you are, it is a valid challenge to assert.
rule out meds?
Subject: rule out meds?
He will bring all his medications with him so I can review them and rule out all his medications.
The pt is confused about what meds he is taking.
apostrophe AMT rule
Subject: apostrophe AMT rule
Mothers investment in child’s treatment ?{ is apostrophe accepted in this sentence }
HMMMM. Can't rule it out. Tks. nm
Subject: HMMMM. Can't rule it out. Tks. nm
AAMT rule
Subject: AAMT rule
Just getting back into MT after a long hiatus and can't remember the rules when typing numbers. Is it okay to separate number values by commas, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.? (pathetic, I know.) TIA!
I use rule of 2-3 min. per dictated min. (nm)
Subject: I use rule of 2-3 min. per dictated min. (nm)
x
capitalization rule
Subject: capitalization rule
Can someone please tell me why sometimes Microsoft Word capitalizes the first letter after a period and sometimes it doesn't. What can I do to always get a capital letter at the begiining of a new sentence?
capitalization rule
Subject: capitalization rule
Thanks. It works fine with all words and latters, but not numbers, like 4/23/08, how come?
rule question..........sm
Subject: rule question..........sm
is there a rule about numbers at the end of sentences? I can't find one.
I usually use this rule, if "follow up" can
Subject: I usually use this rule, if "follow up" can
be replaced by a noun, in this case you can use exam, then it is followup. If it is used as in The patient will follow up with so and so, then it is 2.
What is correct BOS rule for prn/p.r.n.
no msg
why only 'midline'? On what rule?..nm
Subject: why only 'midline'? On what rule?..nm
nm
MI rule out protocol
Subject: MI rule out protocol
s/l Motibi protocol. I know I have heard it, and it hidden away in my brain somewhere. Thanks for the help!
PPD placed to rule out S/L "scropella"
Subject: PPD placed to rule out S/L "scropella"
D&C to rule out malignancy or (sl) hyspercussis. Thanks
Subject: D&C to rule out malignancy or (sl) hyspercussis. Thanks
:()
rule out retinopathy of prematurity...sm
Subject: rule out retinopathy of prematurity...sm
Retinal and posterior fundus of poles, both have normal vasculature without evidence of fibrovascular ridge or loss of vascularization to the peripheral cornea.
Is this phase correct? "Retinal and posterior fundus of poles..."
I think AAMT's latest rule is x2, but
Subject: I think AAMT's latest rule is x2, but
in their last book it was x 2, and next year they'll put out another book with some new way that the off-shore people are doing it. So I'd suggest you just do it your employer's way and keep documentation in case they suddenly change THEIR minds and deny they ever told you to do it that way.
;o]
In plan he very plainly says says need to rule out
Subject: In plan he very plainly says says need to rule out
Patient fell and injured right ankle. Sentence in question: She is significantly tender in the s/l coronal ligament s/l and the (or in the) right ankle.
Plan: MRI to rule out coronal ligament tear.
This is very clear - just cannot document it anywhere and don't want to flag it as it's very clear - just unsure and hoping for documentation or someone that has heard it.
there was a rule here - no testing posts
Subject: there was a rule here - no testing posts
it may depend on a facility rule
Subject: it may depend on a facility rule
our facility requires a hyphen for any statement of __ to__ so for us it would "x4-5" days.
Rule of thumb. When I was in school for
Subject: Rule of thumb. When I was in school for
my Associate Degree in MRT and BA in HCA, in transcription we were taught that any combining medical form can be combined with any other combining form for things associated in the same part of the body.
s/l Ottoclos C spine rule
Subject: s/l Ottoclos C spine rule
Patient in ER for MVA. S/L Ottoclos C spine rule
Help? T-rule basil astruggle? WCA?
Subject: Help? T-rule basil astruggle? WCA?
I just realized I posted on the wrong board! Sorry I'm new! I didn't realized this is where you post for for help!
Okay.. so the dictator sounds like he's saying..
Patient status post ("t-rule basil astruggle ? or maybe basil astroke?") which had left him with gait and unsteadiness.
ALSO.. if you don't mind.. when he later says the Labratory he says..
"WCA .1? , platelets 330,000 " WCA has a ton of meanings is it "Whole cell antigen maybe? or is he maybe not saying WCA!?
Any Help I'd greatly appreciate!!
Help? ("T-Rule Basil Astruggle??")
If there is anyone out that that could help me.. I'm trying to dictate and assignment.. and the doctor sounds like he's saying..
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Patient status post for ("T-Rule Basil Strugle?( or Stroke maybe)?") which had left him with gait and unsteadiness.
Any help would be SO much appreciated!
Rule out myocardial infarction NM
Subject: Rule out myocardial infarction NM
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