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This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm

Posted By: nm on 2006-06-08
In Reply to: hallux abducto-valgus - stilltired

Subject: This is the reason we advise you to buy reference books! nm

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You NEED to buy reference books and USE them.
Subject: You NEED to buy reference books and USE them.

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All my reference books of every brand
Subject: All my reference books of every brand

agree it's 2 words. I plugged it into OneLook as one word, and look what this site says:


http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=31082

How funny!
and cannot find in my reference books at all. Thanks. NM
Subject: and cannot find in my reference books at all. Thanks. NM


All my reference books are Stedman's.
Subject: All my reference books are Stedman's.

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Go with our reference books. I see only diathesis, too. nm
Subject: Go with our reference books. I see only diathesis, too. nm

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I'm no where near my reference books, so check my spelling of sm
Subject: I'm no where near my reference books, so check my spelling of sm

Waldenstrom. That might be your s/l.
This is why I keep saying "buy reference books, ya'll!!!" nm
Subject: This is why I keep saying "buy reference books, ya'll!!!" nm

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Reference books come in handy for things like this.
Subject: Reference books come in handy for things like this.

Docs mispronounce words all the time.   99% of my docs say Perm-a-Cath, but it is PermCath.    Docs spell things and spell them wrong all the time.  One of our jobs as MTs is to know enough to know doc is saying/spelling something incorrectly and correct it. 
Please recommend rad/onc web sites and reference books. Thanks.
Subject: Please recommend rad/onc web sites and reference books. Thanks.

Thanks!
1. no apostrophe. 2. Do you have ANY reference books? It is Phalen. nm
Subject: 1. no apostrophe. 2. Do you have ANY reference books? It is Phalen. nm

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It all comes down to style as stated in the begining of a lot of reference books
Subject: It all comes down to style as stated in the begining of a lot of reference books

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I've been in love with my MT reference books for 30+ years, sm
Subject: I've been in love with my MT reference books for 30+ years, sm

probably the best relationship I've ever had! :)

BTW, my books aren't 30 years old.
No, I do not have any reference books with the word "supertherapeutic" listed. (sm)
Subject: No, I do not have any reference books with the word "supertherapeutic" listed. (sm)

Stedman's electronic dictionary gives the definition of the prefix "super" as: In excess, above...

Webster's dictionary gives the definition of the prefix "super" as: over and above; higher in quantity.

Pharmaceutical documents use the term "supertherapeutic" doses.
she found wrong answer on internet, she needs reference books
Subject: she found wrong answer on internet, she needs reference books

what is your purpose? to pounce?
Please advise on the enclosed
Subject: Please advise on the enclosed

Underwent aortocoronary bypass x3 with a left anterior mammary artery graft to the left anterior descending, saphenous vein graft to the obtuse marginal and the posterior descending branch of the right coronary artery? 


Does this sentence seem okay?  I am not too sure of some of the words?  Thank you so much!


 


Please advise if this sounds right...
Subject: Please advise if this sounds right...

Fundoscopic exam benign, with no nicks.
nevermind, got it following my own advise at drug.com ;-)
Subject: nevermind, got it following my own advise at drug.com ;-)

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Terminology/usage questions...please advise
Subject: Terminology/usage questions...please advise

Okay, the dictator says "subcu". So, I type "subcu" because it is a verbatim account.

QA changed it to "subq". I challenge this and the advisor I asked said that AAMT BOS says "subcu" but never "subq".

Then comes along a spider (oh, excuse me, supervisor) who screams at me because, HE states, we should NEVER use "subcu"..we should always figure out which one is meant and ALWAYS spell it out. I said I don't see that written anywhere and this is a verbatim account.

He states no one anyone, no matter what the customer says, should type things like cath, subcu, alk phos, preop, tib-fib, etc.

Do any of you type those things? I just want to know the simple answer. I believe the advisor I asked because they showed me in the BOS where it was.

I think he's too uptight, lol.

reason I said that.....sm
Subject: reason I said that.....sm

In Spanish, there is no *v* - and Spanish-speaking folks could  possibly say affansed for advanced....though I could be wrong.


in Havana, Cuba the license plates actually say HABANA


Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM
Subject: Your welcome :) P.S. The only reason I know this is because SM

I do hem/onc all day long and the docs do that a lot (give the generic names)...so I have had to learn a few generic/brand names...Sigh. Just call me Dr. Sassee. LOL

You have a good day too :)
The only reason...
Subject: The only reason...

I would be hesitant to number them is because of the coding issue. If I'm not mistaken, each diagnosis is coded for insurance rasons, proper billing, etc.
and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm
Subject: and the reason it's on the dangerous...sm

abbreviation list is because h.s. (hour of sleep) is confused with half-strength.  *S*
No reason to answer like that.
Subject: No reason to answer like that.

A little rude don't ya think?
Yes, I have drug books, in fact, just got new pharmceutical book from Saunders, 2007. I just could not find it. Sorry I did not look hard enough.

We come onto this board for HELP not to get yelled at or made a fool of. Thanks for nothing.

the only reason I asked about the INR is because....
Subject: the only reason I asked about the INR is because....

usually he says laboratory data and he did not on this report.  He talked about the ECG then just said INR 3.0.  The doctor says type as dictated, so I did not feel it went under ECG thats why I wanted to make sure about the lab, not unless it would appropriately fit under ECG??  Thanks
For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).
Subject: For me, if that what is said, that is what is typed (within reason).


Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...
Subject: Unless it's in their specs (for some reason)...

gram-negative is with a lowercase "g"
Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm
Subject: Hey, the only reason I had a clue on that one is that - sm

...there are Kastenbauers in my family tree. :-) So, your s/l rang a bell.
links not working for some reason. Just SM
Subject: links not working for some reason. Just SM

passthru
Found Potts ligature in Sted's Equip. sm
Tue Jan 20 09:08:52 2004

from Sted's online--

ligature (lig-choor)

A thread, wire, fillet, or the like, tied tightly around a blood vessel, the pedicle of a tumor, or other structure to constrict it.
In orthodontics, a wire or other material used to secure an orthodontic attachment or tooth to an archwire.
[L. ligatura, a band or tie, fr. ligo, to tie]


For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between
Subject: For some reason I can't find this..what is the difference between

cheloid and keloid??  I know it's scarring but does the spelling matter?  THanks.
Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason
Subject: Thanks - I did check Google but for some reason

only saw one or two and so wasn't sure.
FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm
Subject: FlyBye seems to be the voice of reason....sm

Thanks Flybye!  Your posts are simply some of the best on these boards consistently!!  And you confirmed that I am NOT wrong (nor are most of the other posters) so thank you!! 
agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue
Subject: agree with you, but for a different reason on the ST issue

crashing. On the other hand, BOS says non is a word that in most cases does not need a hypen, so it does vary in many instances. Non can be combined with the word being used. Noncommental is an example, but there is no hyphenated statement following it.
GI consult, reason for consultation
Subject: GI consult, reason for consultation

All I know so far is that the patient is being seen in GI consultation and she is combative and age 90+.

REASON FOR CONSULTATION sounds like:
"Aerfo biddy bosdus stil."

I'm thinking

Here for _____ stool.

but still clueless. He is ESL, probably Indian.
A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm
Subject: A good reason to stay away from that doc! nm

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The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if
Subject: The accounts that I ASR are verbatim, therefore, I put exactly what they say (within reason) and if a serious question arises I stick in a QA mark with the appropriate question.


Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me
Subject: Yes, he is saying four five not forty five. The reason it confuses me

is because he is not saying 4.5. just four five. Why can't he say the point??? he said it before. YIKES. Is that so hard. LOL Thanks again for your help.
I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm
Subject: I can't see your entire message for some reason. sm

Were you asking if doc may be saying fluticason? If so, he's definitely not saying that.

Entire sentence:

He would very much like to stay off insulin if at all possible. If this is not keeping him under control, may add a s/l glitisone/glutisone type drug.

Thanks for your help.
Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..
Subject: Fahrenheit...Is there any reason why this word..

should be typed with a capital 'F' if it is not at the beginning of a sentence? I am QA'ing and keep seeing this from a particular MT. Just want to make sure.
Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm
Subject: Thanks so much. That is it. For some reason at 5 something AM all I could hear was pixa?? nm

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Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.
Subject: Not today. I'm struggling for some reason, so I really do appreciate your help.


doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?
Subject: doc spells this as reason 4 consult....Candidabap?


Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.
Subject: Yes I am glad mine are grown for more than one reason.


As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm
Subject: As I explained to her today, there is no reason for her to be on Zetia instead of please sm

**chloroform** agents. Does this make sense???

oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.
Subject: oxaliplatin - docs like to say platinum for some reason - no um.


books...books....books....
Subject: books...books....books....

help yourself
Is there any good reason posters cannot come back to thank for being helped?
Subject: Is there any good reason posters cannot come back to thank for being helped?


Please provide diagnosis/reason for MD writing script. Thanks.
Subject: Please provide diagnosis/reason for MD writing script. Thanks.

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Please don't just quote ref. books
Please don't just quote reference books; I have my own, thank you, and they are all just as conflicted as yours.  Stedman's, Tessier, Sloane, Google, etc., all list Moschowitz, Moschcowitz, Moskowitz and Moscowitz in roughly equal proportions.  None gives an actual first name or cites the pioneering publication.  Please, does anyone actually know who this procedure is named after?  Is it hernia repair pioneer Alexis Moschcowitz of Mt. Sinai?  Full doctor name and facility or publication title, please!!!!!
No terminology books....sm
Subject: No terminology books....sm

Don't spend too much for terminology books and be selective when doing such; you can look up just about everything online now and save it all to favorites.
actually, it is now pen VK per drug books
Subject: actually, it is now pen VK per drug books

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So what is he saying? And did your books get up and walk away?! lol!
Subject: So what is he saying? And did your books get up and walk away?! lol!

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