Expletives

Posted By: jeannine on 2008-04-29
In Reply to: Typing Expletives - tradmt

unfortunately, if the expletive is part of a direct patient quote, you have to type it. I had one the other day. When my doc asked the patient how his ankle was doing, patient said "it is getting to be a real pain in the ass." Even the dreaded "f" word has to be typed if it is part of a direct patient quote. Just remember, it is only a word, type it and move on.

jeannine

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Typing Expletives - tradmt
- Official policy puts it best . . . - CTT
- I have a funny story that kind of relates - mtroadie
- I must be crude - Scarey
- Expletives - jeannine
  - Why? - tradmt
    - This question comes up once a week and I SM - this is ridiculous
    - Grow up already - Me
    - Why would there be legal implications? - see message
      - Put on your big girl panties and type it. - me
        Gave me the giggles!!! LOL!!! - Jo
        Wow - tradmt
        Get your story straight... - anon
        what some people have to do to feel good about themselves - tradmt
        A bit sensitive huh? - anon

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