I learned it with the O in school back in the 1980s,
Posted By: Misha on 2007-06-28
In Reply to: tendonitis vs. tendinitis - kpolk
Subject: I learned it with the O in school back in the 1980s,
but when I was mentored in the 1990s, only the I spelling was acceptable, and this has been consistent with every place I've worked since.
Logical it's not, LOL.
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Go back to school, please? nm
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Way back in school, we were told to always put the 0s in to make it clear, just like when adding
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I learned to use disc when referring to the eye and disk for the back....
Subject: I learned to use disc when referring to the eye and disk for the back....
However, seems like disk is the preferred way for both now.
When it is the name of the high school yes, standing alone without the name of the school no.
Subject: When it is the name of the high school yes, standing alone without the name of the school no.
Which is correct? 1980s or 1980's. Without or
Subject: Which is correct? 1980s or 1980's. Without or
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When I was in school, we
Subject: When I was in school, we
were told it was disc for the back and disk for the eyes, and don't ever forget it (medical secretarial associate degree). My first job was as a secretary in the operating room, and again I was reminded to spell it disc for the back.
Then I went to work for a service (in an office), where the MTs learned on the job mostly. For some reason they believed it should be spelled "disk" for the back and "disc" for the eyes, and they felt just as strongly about it. I was horrified. We would actually have dictating MDs ask us to "Please spell it the regular way: disc" so I know the MDs were not happy with the "k" they were getting.
This change does seem to have come about because of AAMT (or whatever they call themselves now).
I always get clarification at each job because I know QA will have an opinion every time.
I am old-school. If they say it, I type it. but I sm
Subject: I am old-school. If they say it, I type it. but I sm
don't do BOS and have no QA. Just me and myself!!! They dictate and I type. Don't edit much, except on letters and memos, and my doctors encourage me to do that!!
School name in Florida? Help!!!
Subject: School name in Florida? Help!!!
Is there a school in Florida (elementary I am guessing since the patient is age 10) that sounds like Moracomie? I can't find it. Thanks in advance if you have any clues. 
When I was in school (30 years ago) I was
Subject: When I was in school (30 years ago) I was
taught that any medical combining form can be coupled with just about any medical term, so nothing surprises me.
maybe go to school period if thinks that is right. nm
Subject: maybe go to school period if thinks that is right. nm
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Doesn't say, but is in high school
Subject: Doesn't say, but is in high school
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The old school MTs, like me, were taught to capitalize everything!
Subject: The old school MTs, like me, were taught to capitalize everything!
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When I was in school for Heathcare Administration
Subject: When I was in school for Heathcare Administration
we were basically taught that just about any combining form can be put with anything when talking medically to make a word.
Rule of thumb. When I was in school for
Subject: Rule of thumb. When I was in school for
my Associate Degree in MRT and BA in HCA, in transcription we were taught that any combining medical form can be combined with any other combining form for things associated in the same part of the body.
Okay, how'd you get through school without coming across this sentence.
Subject: Okay, how'd you get through school without coming across this sentence.
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Nursing school teaches it as pus-like.
Subject: Nursing school teaches it as pus-like.
I am an LPN turned MT (did take classes). In nursing school the very first thing we learned about charting, doing admission assessments, etc. was DO NOT use the word pussy. In the medical profession it is not acceptable, even though doctors do dictate it. Nurses are taught to use pus-like. In addition to that and what the BOS says, as well as for the state of professionalism, I always use pus-like and have never had it corrected.
back pain, given dura-back if needed for spasm. nm
Subject: back pain, given dura-back if needed for spasm. nm
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Please tell me there are no jugular veins in the lungs. Did this doctor go med school?
Jugular veins end at bottom of the neck to subclavian veins, so how in the heck are there jugular veins in the lungs? He has to be in the neck!!!
Love South Pacific, even the high school drama productions of it! :) nm
Subject: Love South Pacific, even the high school drama productions of it! :) nm
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these would be lower case correct? orthopedic department of the medial school.
Subject: these would be lower case correct? orthopedic department of the medial school.
perhaps a trip to the orthopedic department at the medical school would help him find somebody that could advise him regarding this approach.
Pt resident of California, school in Utah...wants to attend "Humble State" for college ?? nm
Subject: Pt resident of California, school in Utah...wants to attend "Humble State" for college ?? nm
i learned ...
Subject: i learned ...
it doesnt pay to be nice on this board a long time ago. and i WAS NOT the only one posting. EVERY post was not by me.
thank you! Learned something new again :) nm
Subject: thank you! Learned something new again :) nm
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Uh huh. Just the way they learned it.
Subject: Uh huh. Just the way they learned it.
Yup. They pronounce lots of drug names wrong.
Thank you too, I learned something too!
Subject: Thank you too, I learned something too!
You are so right, I have learned something yet again!
Subject: You are so right, I have learned something yet again!
I learned something too and you are welcome.
Subject: I learned something too and you are welcome.
That's it! Thank you - I learned something new! NM
Subject: That's it! Thank you - I learned something new! NM
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I learned this
Subject: I learned this
That if you can replace the word with "it is" then it is "it's." If you can't, then it is "its."
Thank you QA. I learned something
Subject: Thank you QA. I learned something
new today. I have been spelling that one wrong for a long time.
I know, that's the way I learned it - who can keep up with BOS? nm
Subject: I know, that's the way I learned it - who can keep up with BOS? nm
Learned something new.
Subject: Learned something new.
Thank you :-)
No problem. I learned it also!! nm
Subject: No problem. I learned it also!! nm
Thanks so much! I learned something new today :)
Subject: Thanks so much! I learned something new today :)
This is how I learned hyphens sm
Subject: This is how I learned hyphens sm
VI. Hyphenation
These prefixes do not require the use of a connecting hyphen in compound terms:
ante |
intra |
semi |
anti |
micro |
sub |
bi |
mid |
super |
co |
non |
supra |
contra |
over |
trans |
counter |
pre |
tri |
de |
post |
ultra |
extra |
pro |
un |
infra |
pseudo |
under |
inter |
re |
weight |
Examples - antecubital not ante-cubitalAlso Correct - antithesis, bitemporal, counterproductive, defibrillated, extrapyramidal, infraumbilical, interpersonal, intracranial, microhematuria, midline, nontender, nondistended, nonfocal, nonspecific, noncontributory, noncompliance, nonicteric, nonsmall, overestimate, overweight, preoperative, postoperative, posttraumatic, pseudogout, semicircular, sublingual, superimposed, supramammary, transvaginal, ultraviolet, underweight, weightbearing.
Do use a hyphen with prefixes ending in a or i and a base word beginning with the same letter. Example - anti-inflammatory.
Do use a hyphen when compounded with the prefix self.
Example - self-administered, self-monitored.
For Clarification - Use a hyphen after a prefix if not using a hyphen would change the meaning of the word. Examples - re-cover (to cover again) versus recover (regain)
Post is in that list above so I make it part of the word in most cases unless it should just be a stand-alone word.
I don't remember where I learned it, but...
Subject: I don't remember where I learned it, but...
I like using the first two letters of each word in word pairs, like refa = respiratory failure. If I have other word pairs that have the same letters, I add the last letter twice (or more), like refaa = renal failure. If there was a third word pair, it would be refaaa. This would not work for some people, but it's very fast for me. I also double the last letter when the shortcut would be a real word otherwise, like poree (instead of pore) for posterior region. With this system (and looking at your cheat window at the bottom), you can keep adding on other phrases. If I use acfr for acute fracture, I might use acfrd for acute fracture or dislocation.
That's my main trick, but there are lots others I use. I do add individual words to my expander (especially long words) with no shortcuts so I can start to type and find the word in my screen to just plop the rest in automatically (sorta like how AutoText works).
A lot of what makes sense to you will not make sense to someone else. You just need to find what works for you. Keep trying things out because it can't hurt to keep adding or changing. Not even one day goes by without me adding lots of new entries. The key is to always be looking for ways to type fewer strokes.
Thank you so much! I learned a new one today! nm
Subject: Thank you so much! I learned a new one today! nm
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Most of these new drugs can be learned
Subject: Most of these new drugs can be learned
through TV ads. The ads come on and I'm telling the TV to please show the name in writing! They usually do, and I learn the spelling on the spot because I know now all the patients will be asking for it and the doctors will be dictating it.
You're welcome. I learned it right here. :) nm
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that's it. Thanks, I just learned a new word. nm
Subject: that's it. Thanks, I just learned a new word. nm
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Thank you - I've learned something new!
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Here's how I learned it in the days of yore. sm
Subject: Here's how I learned it in the days of yore. sm
effect (noun) a result
effect (verb) to bring about
affect (verb) to influence
affect (noun) psych term
The verb effect is usually pronounced with a long first e. "Let's effect some change around here."
In your case above, it is the verb effect (to bring about). She wants to bring about relief with club soda. The effect (result) of her using club soda was infrequent symptoms.
Affect as a verb is pronounced with the first syllable accented, (like Ben Affleck).
Affect as a noun (the psych term) has the second syllable accented.
Suggestion: Jot this down and tape it to your monitor. You'll get it. Don't jinx yourself! :)
I was lucky; he learned how to say it by the end of the report.
Subject: I was lucky; he learned how to say it by the end of the report.
He had to say it about 8 times, and by the end it was sounding like plain 'ol amphetamine. Nasty stuff though. The patient who OD'd on it was in a coma with fever of 106!
you probably learned math by hand too!
Subject: you probably learned math by hand too!
Not at all... we are all in one boat and I also look at this board for help and have learned much fr
Subject: Not at all... we are all in one boat and I also look at this board for help and have learned much from you.
The way I learned it in class was q.4 h., but my company now wants
Subject: The way I learned it in class was q.4 h., but my company now wants
Before spellcheck and expanders, we LEARNED the difference!
Subject: Before spellcheck and expanders, we LEARNED the difference!
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Wow! I actually learned a new word today - I have never heard of that!
Subject: Wow! I actually learned a new word today - I have never heard of that!
what we learned from mtstars make it for forever
Subject: what we learned from mtstars make it for forever
what we learned from mtstars make it for forever make an autocorrect entry for s/l with xxx yy xxx clarification i.e. hyforcate with xxx hyfrecate xxx
You are most welcome. I learned a long time ago to become a good transcriptionist not only
Subject: You are most welcome. I learned a long time ago to become a good transcriptionist not only
do you need to know how to spell it, but also learn what it is that you are typing (and save yourself the embarassment of having one of your reports make the "laughing rounds" at the hospital or company that you're working for). :>)
Learned a new word-sitophobia-fear of food
Subject: Learned a new word-sitophobia-fear of food
Learn something new every day in this job.
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