Quotations should include ONLY the actual words sm
Posted By: Rad MT on 2007-06-08
In Reply to: Punctuation question - Margaret
Subject: Quotations should include ONLY the actual words sm
lifted directly from the study/exam/whatever.
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I really think docs should use actual words sm
Subject: I really think docs should use actual words sm
Not these made up silly things. I had doctor who said clunky cough, yicky sputum, goopy eyes and goopy nose...and ackME for acne...gwyahnephrine for guaifenesin...metroprolol for metoprolol and the list went on. She was such a good doctor, born in the USA and still had command of the English language that was sadly lacking.
You always include the 0 before a
Subject: You always include the 0 before a
decimal point. Too easy to read as 17% versus 0.17% -- quite a difference in value.
yes - actual - sm
Subject: yes - actual - sm
They do actual and predicted. Here is an example from my template (that doesn't seem to want to format here):
PRE-BRONCH POST BRONCH
Pred Actual %Pred Actual %Pred %Change
LUNG MECHANICS
FVC (L) _ _ _% _% _% _%
FEV1 (L) _ _ _% _ _% _%
FEV1/FVC (%) _% _% _%
No links but the Stedman's GI & GU Words is great, and you'll need a Pathology/Lab Words book
Subject: No links but the Stedman's GI & GU Words is great, and you'll need a Pathology/Lab Words book or
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onelook.com, Tessier's Surgical Words, and Sted's Ortho and Rehab Words. Great stuff! nm
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sorry, meant to also include...
Subject: sorry, meant to also include...
the only SVC I know of is superior vena cava, so SVT is probably the correct term as nana said.
I don't think so. I think this is an actual name of a procedure.
Subject: I don't think so. I think this is an actual name of a procedure.
Is there an actual Florinex? sm
Subject: Is there an actual Florinex? sm
I do find a small blurb on google about Florinex, but 0.1 mg, not 1 mg as dictated....doc definitely saying Florinex.
No, here is the actual sentence..
Subject: No, here is the actual sentence..
The patient has also been noticing *soup-ons* of short-term memory, but this may be secondary to the increased stress she has had in the last month.
Thank you both for your suggestions, but soup-on is exactly what it sounds like.
the actual context, if you have any, might help
Subject: the actual context, if you have any, might help
oops, meant to include BOS, pg 83
Subject: oops, meant to include BOS, pg 83
please include more context next time for better help nm
Subject: please include more context next time for better help nm
Is your time given to include the seconds on the end? nm
Subject: Is your time given to include the seconds on the end? nm
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please include the surrounding context......
Subject: please include the surrounding context......
The likely etiologies of hematemesis include
Subject: The likely etiologies of hematemesis include
peptic ulcer disease versus m*** versus ***losum. Any ideas appreciated. ESL doc is mumbling.
Actual statement is: patient had an IVC ___ placed.
Subject: Actual statement is: patient had an IVC ___ placed.
NM
actual and distractive force?
Subject: actual and distractive force?
s/l Actual and distractive force across the MCP joint seem to accentuate pain and discomfort.
Does this make sense?
lactonase is the actual enzyme but not something you can buy as far as I know.
Subject: lactonase is the actual enzyme but not something you can buy as far as I know.
Ah, should have looked in an actual book
Subject: Ah, should have looked in an actual book
because my HPI Radiology book does list it as over-read, and even puts the explanation of (noun) after it to help us out.
sorry gave you wrong 1...the actual
Subject: sorry gave you wrong 1...the actual
chlorambucil....
Better include "cultures" in the blank, too. Let us know what you find out. nm
Subject: Better include "cultures" in the blank, too. Let us know what you find out. nm
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Allergies include s/l pair it a deen. nm
Subject: Allergies include s/l pair it a deen. nm
This = xerostomia and tongue soreness. sorry if I do not include.
Subject: This = xerostomia and tongue soreness. sorry if I do not include.
a
medications include s/l vobenzin and artron TIA
Subject: medications include s/l vobenzin and artron TIA
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does she want you to put in a heading, or include more in prior paragraph
Subject: does she want you to put in a heading, or include more in prior paragraph
nm
No idea, given as part of med list. Dxs include
Subject: No idea, given as part of med list. Dxs include
myasthenia gravis, respiratory failure, currently intubated.
s/l surgeries include "hylanitive" cysts
Subject: s/l surgeries include "hylanitive" cysts
but i gave the actual manufacturers website
Subject: but i gave the actual manufacturers website
so who is correct? :-P
Spelled as an abbrev. or as actual word?
Subject: Spelled as an abbrev. or as actual word?
Need actual sentence stating the type of cup.
Subject: Need actual sentence stating the type of cup.
Is facetogenic an actual word? I can't verify anywhere. nm
Subject: Is facetogenic an actual word? I can't verify anywhere. nm
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Yep actual being the mobility and distractive being the resistance
Subject: Yep actual being the mobility and distractive being the resistance
Verapamil SA is the actual drug (I believe it is sinoatrial)
Subject: Verapamil SA is the actual drug (I believe it is sinoatrial)
i wish we could post the actual sound clips...
Subject: i wish we could post the actual sound clips...
it could be pre-placed or 8-French, but I just cannot be sure. arg - I HATE flagging stuff for QA. It's better than guessing and being wrong, though. Thanks so much, you guys!!!
Include your email, and I'll send you the page. sm
Subject: Include your email, and I'll send you the page. sm
It's too long to put here.
Meant to include that pt has systemic lupus erythematosus.
Subject: Meant to include that pt has systemic lupus erythematosus.
Cardiovascular problem signs include swelling
Subject: Cardiovascular problem signs include swelling
x
The dictation after just went straight into the impression, so I didn't include it. nm
Subject: The dictation after just went straight into the impression, so I didn't include it. nm
nm
Apparently, charley-horse CAN include bruise, etc.
Subject: Apparently, charley-horse CAN include bruise, etc.
Again, give it a shot with Google. :)
Is there any actual cutting done or is it some kind of liposuction procedure? nm
Subject: Is there any actual cutting done or is it some kind of liposuction procedure? nm
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onelook.com shows defervesce as an actual term. nm
Subject: onelook.com shows defervesce as an actual term. nm
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My opinion: The actual name of the medication is Humulin 70/30 so the slash would be appropriate
Subject: My opinion: The actual name of the medication is Humulin 70/30 so the slash would be appropriate
medications to which Acinetobacter is usually sensitive include the following:. Meropenem. Colistin.
Subject: medications to which Acinetobacter is usually sensitive include the following:. Meropenem. Colistin. Polymyxin B ...
med help - Include Nexium, frolic, repinazide, Pepcid, lactose
Subject: med help - Include Nexium, frolic, repinazide, Pepcid, lactose
List of meds for patient with heart condition. First word s/l Lexium, but thought must be Nexium. Can't understand s/l frolic and repinazide.
oops cannot find an actual report, hope someon else can help....
Subject: oops cannot find an actual report, hope someon else can help....
I agree - Symptoms of early or mild dehydration include: elevated BUN
Subject: I agree - Symptoms of early or mild dehydration include: elevated BUN
Apparently blephar(o) is pertaining to the eyelids, the actual eyelid is palpebra
Subject: Apparently blephar(o) is pertaining to the eyelids, the actual eyelid is palpebra
The actual Latin conversion for q.h.s. is every hour of sleep, but I go by the client profile for th
Subject: The actual Latin conversion for q.h.s. is every hour of sleep, but I go by the client profile for the facility that I transcribe, some want at bedtime, some do not clarify, some want at hour of sleep.
There is an actual company that makes Fashion Slings so you can have a "designer-type" sling,
Subject: There is an actual company that makes Fashion Slings so you can have a "designer-type" sling, but I cannot image that is what this doc is talking about !! One never knows...
'burl' soaks: antibacterial soaks include diluted Burow's solution
Subject: 'burl' soaks: antibacterial soaks include diluted Burow's solution
salt lake view? x-rays taken of knee include AP, lateral, weightbearing, and "salt lake" vie
Subject: salt lake view? x-rays taken of knee include AP, lateral, weightbearing, and "salt lake" views.
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