typing numbers like 3rd, 4th
Posted By: Carla on 2008-12-01
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Subject: typing numbers like 3rd, 4th
When typing >>>>>The first, second and third portions>>> do you spell it out or do you put it as 1st, 2nd and 3rd portions of the stomach?
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Typing numbers -
Subject: Typing numbers -
If they say "I wrote him for 38 Tylox" I always put #38. I think it is much more clear. In some cases, someone could think it was a dosage amount.
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how about typing Past Medical History heading and then typing what he says under the heading nm
Subject: how about typing Past Medical History heading and then typing what he says under the heading nm
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Go to: www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp
Subject: Go to: www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp
Would someone look at this and tell me if I am typing this right? TIA
Subject: Would someone look at this and tell me if I am typing this right? TIA
Adenosine ECG stress test
Baseline pre-Adenosine EKG reveals A sensed V pace versus V pacing
That is the way I have been typing.
Subject: That is the way I have been typing.
It just seems that they never dictate it as Hodgkin disease and it starts to make one wonder.
When I have come across that in typing
Subject: When I have come across that in typing
they dictate ex-fix as slang/abbreviation for external fixator. I have had that come up even with a brand name associated, but it was not as you posted above. I would assume it is slang.
especially like typing your instead of
Subject: especially like typing your instead of
you are.oops.
Thank you! How about typing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or first, second or third?
Subject: Thank you! How about typing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or first, second or third?
Would someone please tell me if I am typing the (e.g) correctly?
Subject: Would someone please tell me if I am typing the (e.g) correctly?
- I will see him back in three months to determine his LV systolic function by echocardiogram and then possibly consider other treatment (e.g., DC cardioversion and or pacing versus continued pharmacologic therapy.)
typing the staging
Subject: typing the staging
T1c-T2a NX MX
tumor staging is in the back of the stedman's oncology book
Been typing rad for yrs and have never used roman..
Subject: Been typing rad for yrs and have never used roman..
numerals. Always arabic.
However, you will see a variation on the typing of BIRADS depending on who you are typing it for. The copyright lists it as BI-RADS, federal guidlines are supposed to dictate how it is typed but have worked for numerous centers that type it anywhere from BIRADS to BI-RADS to BiRADS. Categories however should always be arabic (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 0)
I would say what you are typing is correct.
Subject: I would say what you are typing is correct.
Here is a definition that I found for isotype...
isotype. An immunoglobulin heavy or light chain class or subclass characterized by antigenic determinants (isotypic markers) in the constant region. Every normal individual expresses all of the isotypes of its species.
Pool would reflect that - to me...I could be wrong, but I, myself, would go with that you typed....Sorry I could not be more precise...
We WERE typing at the same time! I always
Subject: We WERE typing at the same time! I always
check to make sure there are no answers before I send one.
Typing a C-section OP sm
Subject: Typing a C-section OP sm
This incision was extended bilaterally using s/l Danish scissors.
verbatim typing
Subject: verbatim typing
It would actually be "sub cu" with a space between the two, so I just learned in the last year since doing transcription for a bit over 20 years...lol..guess what it really comes down to is whatever QA thinks it should be,...but of course...she knows better than you...yeah right...NOT
Thanks. I have been typing it Aciphex
Subject: Thanks. I have been typing it Aciphex
for many years and no one has ever said anything. You always learn something new here. I will make a note of this.
Maybe not, been typing it for years though. nm
Subject: Maybe not, been typing it for years though. nm
been typing all day, tired and cannot think
Subject: been typing all day, tired and cannot think
I know this is stupid and I have typed it a million times but I am so tired right now I can't even think. He says .... Myospan 500 mg ..... ? Thanks.
Think it is a docism. I myself have been typing it for so sm
Subject: Think it is a docism. I myself have been typing it for so sm
long I can't even remember!! Did 4 years in a railroad hospital with lots and lots injuries, etc All our ortho docs used it.
I'm typing rheumatology....
Subject: I'm typing rheumatology....
and this sentence is all I have to go by:
She was also given an intermittent course of s/l za-fax-in by her gastroenterologist.
He's very clear. There's a "z" sound at the beginning and a very clear "fax" in there. I've tried spelling zo-fax-en, zi-fax-in, etc., and even spelling with "x" at the beginning.
Thanks for your help.
mother typing?
Subject: mother typing?
Dr. states: Patient has good understanding of English but his mothertying is Spanish. Anyone ever heard of this?
What exactly are you typing, and if we could have the whole sentence, thanks...
Subject: What exactly are you typing, and if we could have the whole sentence, thanks...
I think we were typing that at the same time! thanks! :)
Subject: I think we were typing that at the same time! thanks! :)
2 nil incision? typing ?
Subject: 2 nil incision? typing ?
A launch "2 nil" incision was fashioned along the anterior portion of the common bile duct
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A "#10 JP drain" was placed in the Morrison's pouch.
How do I type the #10 JP drain? and things like A 2 O self-suture?
That's what I ended up typing. Thanks!!! nm
Subject: That's what I ended up typing. Thanks!!! nm
numbers
Subject: numbers
Generally it's a rule not to use numbers at the beginning of a sentence, but this is generally waived for this particular instance. It is
Height: 6 feet.
If they add inches it's
Height 6 feet 2 inches with no comma to separate them.
is numbers, 7th, 8th, etc...nm
Subject: is numbers, 7th, 8th, etc...nm
x
out numbers, 1-9..............nm
Subject: out numbers, 1-9..............nm
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numbers
Subject: numbers
Recently I returned to work after a long absence from medical transcription. My books are old and references at work are limited. When typing tone is it 2/4 or II/IV and when typing motor function is it 4/5 or IV/V?
Thanks ~ Irene
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Use numbers.
Look under Barnes & Noble for reference books, plus you get free shipping and have them pronto
numbers are what we are to use...not....NM
Subject: numbers are what we are to use...not....NM
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Dictator says: Ligamentum flavum four five was removed.
How do I type the number?
Later he says: Ligamentum flavum at four five, five one.
How do I type the number?
BOS numbers
Can anyone tell me where in the AAMT BOS it tells about changing weight from 175-1/2 pounds to 175.5 pounds, is this actually what is correct? I have looked and looked and cannot find anything. Thanks
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Is there any general rule for when to spell out numbers?
ex. Patient is on Zoloft 50 mg one daily or should it be 1 daily.
Also, in a SOAP note, should allergies be capitalized and included under subjective or should they be separated out?
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
sentence: The patient has 2 moles on the left and 1 on the right.
Do I spell out the number 'one' or leave it as a number?
(cut off) so what are these numbers? nm
Subject: (cut off) so what are these numbers? nm
Help with numbers
Subject: Help with numbers
I know what the BOS says about numbers, but please tell me which is correct:
DRAINS: One Hemovac.
DRAINS: 1 Hemovac.
DRAINS: Hemovac.
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
"Uterine contractions are presently every three (or is it 3?) minutes."
I was taught always to spell out numbers 1-9, the AAMT BOS says use 3, what do you do? I have been spelling out numbers 1-9 for a long time and have never been corrected on it. I work for MQ.
numbers
Subject: numbers
Follow the client's instructions.
If there are none, then 1-10 type it out, after 10 use numerals.
ALL numbers?
Subject: ALL numbers?
Even AXIS 3, Stage 4 etc.
Thanks!
numbers
Subject: numbers
Ahh, but what if it is the first (or) 1st of 2 stiches or the 2nd event
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
Should it be 3-5 years or three to five years?
Numbers
Subject: Numbers
That's what I thought. Thanks.
yes, numbers, sm
Subject: yes, numbers, sm
Link to swallowing study form. Diet, with numbers, mentioned under Recommendations at bottom of form
http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/otolaryngology/protocols/Beta/database/contents/pdfs/P1D1a.pdf
It is great. you can just start typing a name
Subject: It is great. you can just start typing a name
in the search and pause, and a list pops down instantly. How quick is that?
Thank you!
Are you typing on a verbatim account?
Subject: Are you typing on a verbatim account?
If so, you will won't need to change decease to deceased. If the dictator is ESL, he probably used incorrect verbiage. Agree with other posters about lung CA.
Typing an op...median sternoscopy?
Subject: Typing an op...median sternoscopy?
can't find anything!!! TYTYTY
OMG - not OP but I've been typing that wrong
Subject: OMG - not OP but I've been typing that wrong
oops.........learn something new everyday in this field - love it!!
Yup not sure what your typing see the definition i left
Subject: Yup not sure what your typing see the definition i left
cystocele
sisctb-sTl
Hernia of the bladder usually into the vagina and introitus. Syn: vesicocele.
I'd use your year + month way of typing it. I think BOS says
Subject: I'd use your year + month way of typing it. I think BOS says
s
OH MY GOD JUST SHOOT ME NOW... can you tell I have been typing for 12 hours. Thanks so very much!
Subject: OH MY GOD JUST SHOOT ME NOW... can you tell I have been typing for 12 hours. Thanks so very much!
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