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I actually concluded that diskal (my co. preference) was correct due to anatomic considerations.

Posted By: Thank you wise one (nm) on 2005-08-16
In Reply to: a word of advice - sm - ??

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Diskal herniation or distal herniation (rule out HNP). Thanks (nm)
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I think it is the doc's preference (sm)
Subject: I think it is the doc's preference (sm)

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it's really client preference.......nm
Subject: it's really client preference.......nm

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Definitely client preference, if they have one, but -- sm
Subject: Definitely client preference, if they have one, but -- sm

barring that, the AAMT has come out saying that "disk" is preferred over "disc" (for whatever that's worth), though both are still acceptable.

I've had some clients with a preference for "disc" with respect to the eyes, and "disk" when referring to the spine, but the vast majority (in my recent experience) have shown a preference for disk in all cases.
Client preference here. nm :)
Subject: Client preference here. nm :)

nm
it's really client preference.........
Subject: it's really client preference.........


Client preference
Subject: Client preference

Amen to that, don't ever worry about learning things the right way, just learn the client way and you can't go wrong.
Either/or, matter of preference
Subject: Either/or, matter of preference


preference of most accounts is to
Subject: preference of most accounts is to

leave off the s, except when it would make an awkward construction, e.g. the patient has Alzheimer's (in that case leave the s). But some accounts still want the s.
probably regional or preference, but
Subject: probably regional or preference, but

I would probably only use burnt if a. I could hear it that clearly and b. if he were saying the toast was burnt. I just think burned looks and sounds better.
Preference now is without apostrophe.
Subject: Preference now is without apostrophe.

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Doctor's preference
Subject: Doctor's preference

For the accounts that I work on, the doctors prefer it all written out.  I don't know what the BOS3 has to say about this, but it's probably one of those things that goes by what the doctor, or QA, prefers.


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Subject: That is probably a facility preference. The

abbreviations you gave examples of are standard abbreviations still in use.
That is probably a facility preference. The
Subject: That is probably a facility preference. The

abbreviations you gave examples of are standard abbreviations still in use.
nope...don't want to either...again, just a matter of preference.nm
Subject: nope...don't want to either...again, just a matter of preference.nm

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Subject: and I agree - client preference and most a/c's are

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Subject: Well, CLIENT PREFERENCE rules.....sm

Always, always it's client preference.  I was just speaking in a BOS/AAMT ruling about numbers.  Client preference most definitely IS the bottom line. 
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Subject: I think it depends on your client preference

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Subject: It's client preference and if it's verbatim or not.....

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usually not capitalized, but might be a "client preference." Ask why /nm
Subject: usually not capitalized, but might be a "client preference." Ask why /nm


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yes, me too - also it may depend on client preference NM
Subject: yes, me too - also it may depend on client preference NM


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Subject: Okay, now I guess it is a matter of preference.


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Subject: I believe that current preference these days is

followup, without the dash. Back in the old days it was follow-up or follow up. I would go with whatever the client wants, I have one that wants the dash, one that does not.
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Subject: it depends on the dictators preference

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Subject: Normally it is client preference. Mine does

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Subject: Per doctor/client preference, but we

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Subject: Client preference - we use x2(no space).

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Subject: We use 5ཆ" per client's preference.

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Subject: p.o. is preferred, but client preference

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Subject: Then that is your client/MTSO's preference

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Subject: client preference and BOS (book of style)

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Use the term where you find the definition. That indicates preference.nm
Subject: Use the term where you find the definition. That indicates preference.nm

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Subject: they are the same.My doc mostly says drawer. Maybe depends on your account preference


I meant it would be correct, not I would be correct..nm
Subject: I meant it would be correct, not I would be correct..nm

nm
correct, you are!
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Subject: I would correct it, very different!

A distention of the abdomen resulting from the accumulation of gas or air in the intestine or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympany. (tympanitic)

1. Relating to or resembling a drum.
2. also tym·pa·nal (tmp-nl) Anatomy. Of or relating to the middle ear or eardrum. (tympanic)

it's not what we think, it is what is correct...
Subject: it's not what we think, it is what is correct...

correct = nicked (verb: to cut nick into)

onelook.com is a good dictionary source on-line.
Were is correct.
Subject: Were is correct.

As the word remainder represents a portion, the verb to use is determined by the noun in the "of phrase" that follows. In your case, "forms" is plural so use were.

This rule also applies for other "portion" words such as none, all, some, part, etc. Hope this helps.

PS: See 'The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation' by Jane Straus.

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