same here. Type out numbers at beginning of sentences. Otherwise type numeral if in sentence itself.
Posted By: tired fingers on 2007-12-26
In Reply to: Where I work you are to use 5 instead of five. - except at the start of sentences
Subject: same here. Type out numbers at beginning of sentences. Otherwise type numeral if in sentence itself.
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You type what he says, never guess numbers.
Subject: You type what he says, never guess numbers.
They will say things like that.
what is the correct way to type numbers
Subject: what is the correct way to type numbers
0, 1, 2, 3, 4 ... or 0 to 10 spelled out, and then starting at 11, type numerically, 11, 12, 13, 14 .... I was taught that a long time ago, but I'm not sure what the current rule of thumb is. Thanks!
numbers - type out versus arabic
Question: What is the rule of thumb: In a report I know it is in medication and measurements like 5 mg and 5 inches. But what about in dictation? 5 weeks or five weeks, 5 children or five children. I know BOS changed their policy on using more arabic numbers instead of typing out. Can someone advise what is the preferred way? Does it apply something to things or objects versus units of time like 5 weeks or 5 days? Thank you.
How do you type LeFort 2.5? Should be Roman numbers? TIA
Subject: How do you type LeFort 2.5? Should be Roman numbers? TIA
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If he says grade 2 out of 3, the only change I would make is to use numbers and not type out the wo
Subject: If he says grade 2 out of 3, the only change I would make is to use numbers and not type out the word "two". The rest is fine.
What is the correct way to type osteoporosis T-score numbers?
Subject: What is the correct way to type osteoporosis T-score numbers?
I've seen it as minus and with the - symbol.
Except that you're not supposed to start a sentence with a numeral
Subject: Except that you're not supposed to start a sentence with a numeral
on most accounts, so "six feet" would be correct.
Could you type out the whole sentence please, thanks!
Subject: Could you type out the whole sentence please, thanks!
Can you type in the whole sentence?
Subject: Can you type in the whole sentence?
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What type surgery and can we have the whole sentence.
Subject: What type surgery and can we have the whole sentence.
Not sure, but the usual sentence I type....
Subject: Not sure, but the usual sentence I type....
using modified Seldinger technique and after infiltration of 20 mL of 1% lidocaine solution for local anesthesia, 2 mg of Versed and 60 mg of fentanyl were administered intravenously prior to the procedure for sedation and pain control. Hope this helps!
Need actual sentence stating the type of cup.
Subject: Need actual sentence stating the type of cup.
Could you type the sentence out completely? Also what is the patient being seen for?
Subject: Could you type the sentence out completely? Also what is the patient being seen for?
Would you like to give us the whole sentence or type of procedure?
Subject: Would you like to give us the whole sentence or type of procedure?
Could you give the sentence? Type of surgery, etc.? -nm
Subject: Could you give the sentence? Type of surgery, etc.? -nm
No...it's "lay"...type that sentence in Word and see what grammar check does to it.
Subject: No...it's "lay"...type that sentence in Word and see what grammar check does to it.
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Patient with type 2 diabetes prescribed a s/l glutisone type drug. nm
Subject: Patient with type 2 diabetes prescribed a s/l glutisone type drug. nm
Would not start the sentence with a number. Would type it as "A 20 pack-year smoking history."
Subject: Would not start the sentence with a number. Would type it as "A 20 pack-year smoking history."
which is preferred ~ diabetes mellitus type II or type 2?
Subject: which is preferred ~ diabetes mellitus type II or type 2?
I get confused, how do you type out grade, class, type SM
Subject: I get confused, how do you type out grade, class, type SM
I forget which ones use Roman and which do not. TIA
if at the beginning of sentence you....sm
Subject: if at the beginning of sentence you....sm
Sorry, I didn't read the original post first. If it is at the beginning of a sentence, I would put *An 1800-calorie diet*
Have a good day!! 
RE: p.r.n. at beginning of sentence
Subject: RE: p.r.n. at beginning of sentence
Simply stating Tylenol p.r.n.
p.r.n. at beginning of sentence
Subject: p.r.n. at beginning of sentence
I type on a verbatim account. In the medication list when they dictate p.r.n. Tylenol, for example, I have been typing P.R.N. Tylenol. I cannot verify this in the BOS. Many people type P.r.n. Tylenol, which I think is not proper. What do you think is correct? Thanks.
The beginning of the sentence
Subject: The beginning of the sentence
should be:
Under sterile conditions we injected the right shoulder with ...
no unless it is the beginning of sentence of course nm
Subject: no unless it is the beginning of sentence of course nm
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only if beginning a sentence nm
Subject: only if beginning a sentence nm
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It beginning of sentence "Two" but if
Subject: It beginning of sentence "Two" but if
contained in sentence, 2. Per BOS2- use arabic numbers instead of spelling out unless 2 number are together - i.e., two 5-mm catheters, two 5-mg tablets, etc.
How do you write pH at the beginning of a sentence?
Subject: How do you write pH at the beginning of a sentence?
I have a doctor who says, "pH is within normal limits." I've been adding the word "the" before pH just because I don't know if it's supposed to be capitalized or not at the start of a sentence. Yeah, I know, he's not being gramatically correct, but verbatim, you know.
Thanks!
Used at the beginning of a sentence, use a comma after, it is a ....sm
Subject: Used at the beginning of a sentence, use a comma after, it is a ....sm
acts as a prepositional phrase. If it is used during the sentence, as in "but the patient unfortunately denied treatment," of course it is just part of the sentence, no commas there. Any help?
Lower unless beginning of sentence.
Subject: Lower unless beginning of sentence.
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Number at beginning of sentence
Dictated: "5 cc of lidocaine was infiltrated into the skin."
How is that sentence supposed to be typed?
When doctor says tib-fib, do you type it like that or do you type tibiofibular? Thanks
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Siewart type I or Siewert type I
Subject: Siewart type I or Siewert type I
When I google it, I'm finding both. Cannot locate it in a Stedman's book. Doctor spells with "a" but you can't always go by the spellings!
How do I type this particular type of dialysis bath? sm
Subject: How do I type this particular type of dialysis bath? sm
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acromion process - type 2 or type II
Subject: acromion process - type 2 or type II
Could it be hollowing-type or hollow-end-type? - nm
Subject: Could it be hollowing-type or hollow-end-type? - nm
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how to type out Type I Aortic aneurysm
Subject: how to type out Type I Aortic aneurysm
Would you use a roman numeral for Type I Aortic aneurysm or use Type one or type 1 ... I am thinking it is Type I but I am unsure. I am new to this all. Thanks for any help.
I would type it under PLAN and type what is dictated.
Subject: I would type it under PLAN and type what is dictated.
I have had that happen to me before, and I was told by QA to not move things around in the report, maybe that is the same for you, but if I were typing this report, I would type it in the order as is dictated, even if that means typing it under the heading PLAN. Also, his vitals were probably taken at the end of the exam as they were repeated, so it would make sense to type them again under that heading. Hope that helps!
disease is not capitalized unless at the beginning of a sentence. nm
Subject: disease is not capitalized unless at the beginning of a sentence. nm
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Beginning just fine. wonder if should be semi-colon or new sentence after "flexion"
Subject: Beginning just fine. wonder if should be semi-colon or new sentence after "flexion"
Type II diabetes vs. Type 2....sm
Still running into confusion about this....which is it? If Type 2, was this a medical community change accepted by all?
Could it be pincer-type and cam-type?
Subject: Could it be pincer-type and cam-type?
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Type 2 DM or type II DM, which is correct? nm
Subject: Type 2 DM or type II DM, which is correct? nm
what type of dictation do you type?
Subject: what type of dictation do you type?
It might help to know the specialty. I am finding a lithiasis, but I don't think it would relate to gonorrhea, are you sure it is gonorrhea?
how to type a blood type
Subject: how to type a blood type
simple question but how is a blood type transcribed .. such as 0+ .. is there a space between the 0 and + or is the word positive typed out? Thanks for your help.
ONCOtype, ONCO type, ONCO Type, found all three...
Subject: ONCOtype, ONCO type, ONCO Type, found all three...
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MRI of the C-spine - which is correct Modic type II changes or Modic type 2 changes.....nm
Subject: MRI of the C-spine - which is correct Modic type II changes or Modic type 2 changes.....nm
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Subject: pincer-type nail or pincher-type nail? nm
yes, but it's Gleason 6 (the numeral) s/m
Subject: yes, but it's Gleason 6 (the numeral) s/m
Sometimes, you may see it Gleason 6 (3 + 3). It's a score based on the different sections of the prostate gland.
The letter "I" is roman numeral 1
Subject: The letter "I" is roman numeral 1
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Believe it's Hartmann I (Roman numeral). nm
Subject: Believe it's Hartmann I (Roman numeral). nm
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