straight vs smart quotes
Posted By: michelle on 2009-02-02
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Do you use straight quotes or smart quotes in Word?
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Straight quotes are just the " mark,
Subject: Straight quotes are just the " mark,
Smart quotes are where they look like commas, first is "upside" down and last "right side up"
Straight quotes are just the " mark,
Subject: Straight quotes are just the " mark,
Smart quotes are where they look like commas, first is "upside" down and last "right side up" You can sent them in Word in the autocorrect section under autoformat as you type.
Duh, thanks!! One day I will be as smart as all of you!!!
Subject: Duh, thanks!! One day I will be as smart as all of you!!!
You are too smart!
Subject: You are too smart!
Thanks so much and thanks for working late. My definite benefit.
Because I'm smart, that's why. Generous here sm
Subject: Because I'm smart, that's why. Generous here sm
means ample, ample means "of large or great size." I certainly don't think the prostate was giving out presents (another definition of generous). Get a dictionary. You really need one.
You're the one who thinks a generous prostate is a good thing, right? Trying to cover up for your little gaffe by attacking me? (Look that up, too).
To answer your question, yes, I DO know what the doc means here. Run along, now.
wow, thank you so very much smart person!!
Subject: wow, thank you so very much smart person!!
Smart failure?
Subject: Smart failure?
PMH: Significant for heart disease, s/l smart failure and some lung disease as well.
MT you are so smart, yes this is it - thanks a mill.
Subject: MT you are so smart, yes this is it - thanks a mill.
I found an article on talk phrodesis on Google and went and read it but never thought that the doctor would call it just exactly that!
Thanks!
That's it! You're so smart! THANKS! nm...
Subject: That's it! You're so smart! THANKS! nm...
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We use smart where I work.
Subject: We use smart where I work.
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Smart Toe implant
Subject: Smart Toe implant
IMO he and is should not have quotes around them...
Subject: IMO he and is should not have quotes around them...
I think it should be - dieting or exercise; he is simply "too busy". The patient is likely just saying I'm too busy....so I just just quote what was probably actually said by the patient. ; )
You can also put it in quotes.
Subject: You can also put it in quotes.
Quotes or not?
Subject: Quotes or not?
Dictator states - CHIEF COMPLAINT: I have a heart infection.
He doesn't request quotes, but obviously the patient is making the statement. Would you include the quotes or not?
well you didn't give any details....until now, smart***, LOL, j/k - nm
Subject: well you didn't give any details....until now, smart***, LOL, j/k - nm
Maybe that Heart Smart program/regimen ? nm
Subject: Maybe that Heart Smart program/regimen ? nm
I would put the word *vasectomy* in quotes.....SM
Subject: I would put the word *vasectomy* in quotes.....SM
I am sure he MEANT to say *tubal ligation* but perhaps couldn't think of the word at the moment and said *vasectomy* - If it's verbatim, I'd put quotes around it
Go to Google and type in quotes sm
Subject: Go to Google and type in quotes sm
"naltrexone and autism". Lots of info. I was skeptical but the S/L was so close it may be naltrexone.
That's really weird looking. Should be 2:2:2 solution (try w/o quotes?)
Subject: That's really weird looking. Should be 2:2:2 solution (try w/o quotes?)
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spelling out numbers in quotes
Subject: spelling out numbers in quotes
"I am leaving on October thirty two thousand eight."
as a quote, how should this be typed? I feel like I should spell it out, should there be dashes or commas?
punctuation in quotes question sm
Subject: punctuation in quotes question sm
do I use a comma in e.g.: She tells me, "I don't know."
and also if it's not a sentence but e.g.: She tells me the color is, "greenish."
what about capitalization? always or just if it's a whole sentence...
sorry, lot of questions.. TIA
Not so smart, one of those "crazy" sounding words that I have never forgotten (reminded me of
Subject: Not so smart, one of those "crazy" sounding words that I have never forgotten (reminded me of Ethel Mertz from I Love Lucy!)
Google "block dyspnea" in quotes like that. nm
Subject: Google "block dyspnea" in quotes like that. nm
It's a chief complaint. Just put it in quotes and you're done.
Subject: It's a chief complaint. Just put it in quotes and you're done.
(like you have it)
A little crazy is okay if it's in quotes, LOL.
:oD
Either put in quotes if it is strict verbatim or blank it.
Subject: Either put in quotes if it is strict verbatim or blank it.
BOS II says italicize or underline names of books or journals. Quotes
Subject: BOS II says italicize or underline names of books or journals. Quotes
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I'd give him what he's spelling in quotes and keep moving. They'll drive ya nutz! nm
Subject: I'd give him what he's spelling in quotes and keep moving. They'll drive ya nutz! nm
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how I keep it straight
Subject: how I keep it straight
neuro- is a combining form referring to a system of an anatomical part, be it the entire body or the system of specific an anatomical part,
neural -- Relating to any structure composed of nerve cells or their processes, or that on further development will evolve into nerve cells
Since the foramen (foramina-pl) is a specific structure, the combining form would be incorrect.
can someone please get me straight
Subject: can someone please get me straight
on CONN or KHAN catheter ???
How about straight leg raising
Subject: How about straight leg raising
does that sound like it now?
That is what they usually say.
Straight leg raising
Subject: Straight leg raising
STL STRAIGHT leg raising?
Subject: STL STRAIGHT leg raising?
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straight leg raise, maybe?
Subject: straight leg raise, maybe?
S/L Straight kokers?
Subject: S/L Straight kokers?
This OP report is killing me today! It is in regards to a C-section and I am not very firmiliar with OP reports..the dictator is saying "the lower edge of the fascia was _______ (masked?) with s/l straight kokers?????
Any ideas??
It's SLR = straight leg raising
Subject: It's SLR = straight leg raising
straight leg raising sign........
Subject: straight leg raising sign........
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Straight from the Bard site.
Subject: Straight from the Bard site.
are available in 4 and 5 French single-lumen and 5 and 7 French dual-lumen. Bard, RadPICC and RadSTIC are registered.
I have also seen it 7F, 8F pigtail catheter, etc. NO HYPHEN. 
straight leg raise test s/l
Subject: straight leg raise test s/l
Sag and flip tests are normal?
TIA! 
clamped with straight Kochers probably - nm
Subject: clamped with straight Kochers probably - nm
or could be - grasped with straight Kochers
Subject: or could be - grasped with straight Kochers
s/l 'R&N' clamps, uses both straight and curved during hysterectomy. Thanks! nm
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What's not helpful? Looks like the poster got it straight from a dictionary!
Subject: What's not helpful? Looks like the poster got it straight from a dictionary!
Got it! Lasegue's Sign (which is straight leg raising)
Subject: Got it! Lasegue's Sign (which is straight leg raising)
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for a straight consult rep and not real letter
Subject: for a straight consult rep and not real letter
but it DOES depend on the client profile/preference like the other poster said.....I get this format all the time in REAL consult reports (not letters) and I just type *Dear Dr. Smith* - I have just seen your patient....blah blah (can usually go under reason for consult or HPI) and then do my headings as dictated.
Good question, though!
You're right, MT50, thanks for setting me straight!...nm
Subject: You're right, MT50, thanks for setting me straight!...nm
SLRT (straight leg raising test)?? nm
Subject: SLRT (straight leg raising test)?? nm
nm
yep! Figure-4 and straight-leg-raise test.
Subject: yep! Figure-4 and straight-leg-raise test.
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can you hear straight leg raising if he's talking fast?
Subject: can you hear straight leg raising if he's talking fast?
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straight leg raise and Kram's (sp?) sign negative
Subject: straight leg raise and Kram's (sp?) sign negative
sentence is
Straight leg raising and s/l Cram/Kram sign are negative bilaterally.
thanks so much in advance
The dictation after just went straight into the impression, so I didn't include it. nm
Subject: The dictation after just went straight into the impression, so I didn't include it. nm
nm
Depends on your account specifics. If they allow you to expand, that's fine, but it is straight
Subject: Depends on your account specifics. If they allow you to expand, that's fine, but it is straight
hardcore verbatim you have to leave it as is, whether it looks ugly or not. I know, I really don't like it when they abbreviate left and right, leave words off sentence structures so they can speak faster and get it over with.
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