Does his first name begin with a T? sm

Posted By: nm on 2007-01-14
In Reply to: Terminology/usage questions...please advise - sm

Subject: Does his first name begin with a T? sm

I've also received the same instructions about cath, subcu, exam, etc., but can't remember the source. It might have been a past company's specifications. I know that these words MUST BE EXPANDED (per BOS) in diagnoses, operation titles, etc. (same rules as abbreviations). This might be a new HIPPA rule also which came out after the second BOS was printed. I'll keep thinking. But he's not to be flamed. I've heard the same rules and don't mind using them because it looks more professional and gives me a higher character count.

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Terminology/usage questions...please advise - sm
- According to the Institute of - anon
- a couple of thoughts - SM
  - Excellent post. Couldn't have said it better myself! nm - nm
- Does his first name begin with a T? sm - nm
- verbatim is VERBATIM....bad advice he gave you..... - nm
- verbatim typing - es
  - the word is subcutaneous, so it's NEVER sub cu - never separated, it's subcu......nm
- Hope this makes you feel better - WI-MT
- The account that I am on - sodiepop
- Sounds like he was caught not being specific enough. - Me

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