Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm
Posted By: even though common sense says otherwise on 2006-03-12
In Reply to: There is a 3- to 4-mm effusion noted. - Hyphen-challenged MT
Subject: Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm
According to a very detailed message from my QA department with authoratative references cited, unless the first measure is stated specifically, you are making an assumption that _3_ is mm and cannot assign 3-4 mm. They explained I had to use 3 x 4-mm effusion. There are many units of measure and their point was to assume is not permissible as it could be an error.
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you are very welcome - don't assume anything..*lol*
Subject: you are very welcome - don't assume anything..*lol*
you do know what they say about assume....sm
Subject: you do know what they say about assume....sm
When one assumes, they make an a@@ out of U and an a@@ out of me = spelling of assume...*lol*
NOT the OP here......just an observer.....
Have a great day!!! 
I assume they are saying something like
Subject: I assume they are saying something like
"normal facies" ??
I assume a test..
Subject: I assume a test..
Chart review shows a negative RAANA and normal uric acid. I do not know if he is saying N or and.
Is it RAA NA or RAA and A or RAANA?
Thank you
Deborah
Nothing if you don't hear it. Can't assume, so
Subject: Nothing if you don't hear it. Can't assume, so
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would assume not normal
Subject: would assume not normal
not chronic for him, or something he doesn't normally show on his EKG. Sorry, probably has an accent, I assume.
No, but I assume it is related to
Subject: No, but I assume it is related to
nm
I assume these are lab results ??
Subject: I assume these are lab results ??
I would assume "of" is what goes here.
Subject: I would assume "of" is what goes here.
you cannot assume 5-6 unless the doctor specifically
Subject: you cannot assume 5-6 unless the doctor specifically
5 to 6-mm nodule is the "most" correct. We all "know" the MD meant both values are mm but unless each value is specified, you cannot make that assumption.
...Can't assume that you should change it if not directed to do so. nm
Subject: ...Can't assume that you should change it if not directed to do so. nm
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Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?
Subject: Under allergies - I assume it's a drug...?
Allergies include S/L: WUH-STEH-FIN and ciprofloxacin.
Any clues?
Thanks!!
I would think it would be without burying the port (I would assume they would want to keep it so it
Subject: I would think it would be without burying the port (I would assume they would want to keep it so it can be accessed and not buried)?
I haven't actually heard of it, but I would assume it
Subject: I haven't actually heard of it, but I would assume it
would be "ER" (extended release) ??
I totally agree. I assume I'm thanked, and if not,
Subject: I totally agree. I assume I'm thanked, and if not,
nm
labs I assume... last blood work with an s/l H&H 12.1 and 36.5..thank you
Subject: labs I assume... last blood work with an s/l H&H 12.1 and 36.5..thank you
I can only assume that it is because the name of the drug is Benicar HCT (without the slash) and it
Subject: I can only assume that it is because the name of the drug is Benicar HCT (without the slash) and it is made of olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide.
As you stated,
Subject: As you stated,
working in different labs, the values and specs would be different; therefore, the other poster is not wrong either. Some labs prefer it one way and others prefer it another. I have always typed it A1c personally, and in my years of experience as a transcriptionist have not had QA correct me on that yet. I just felt that you came on a little strong towards the other poster and yelling isn't really necessary. Have a nice day. :-)
What we think is clearly stated can be most clearly
Subject: What we think is clearly stated can be most clearly
s
I would assume 2-0 like in suture sizes, but maybe an "eye" MT can help us clarify this. nm
Subject: I would assume 2-0 like in suture sizes, but maybe an "eye" MT can help us clarify this. nm
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Just my opinion... I never assume especially when it comes to a list of medications for a patient
Subject: Just my opinion... I never assume especially when it comes to a list of medications for a patient
You are probably right as it being Tessalon Perles, but I would have to flag it as such and send it with a blank since it is not a verbatim account.
I cannot find any definitive way of judging the values, but I can only assume that these are each se
Subject: I cannot find any definitive way of judging the values, but I can only assume that these are each separate, therefore, I would put it as 18, 6, 01. Just me though...
I would assume this MD might have mispoke, but in case not, I would type it Klor-Con 10 mEq 2-1 b.i.
Subject: I would assume this MD might have mispoke, but in case not, I would type it Klor-Con 10 mEq 2-1 b.i.d.
drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm
Subject: drug list; I assume it's like ADEK vitamins. nm
nm
Yes, I would assume that it is having your faculties: "Having wit or intellectual comprehension..
Subject: Yes, I would assume that it is having your faculties: "Having wit or intellectual comprehension..."
and its also stated in stedmans
Subject: and its also stated in stedmans
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This is stated above by administrator
Subject: This is stated above by administrator
What you are saying is redundant. It's already been OvER-stated. Give it a rest.
She's not testing. She has stated before that she's
Subject: She's not testing. She has stated before that she's
new to the field but has been doing ortho so far. She is now doing some family practice.  We were all new once right?  If you read all the posts she even thought she could not post so often, which is not true. You can post as many times as you like I would think. I don't remember reading any rules stating you cannot. I think they just like you to try to stick to the appropriate subject boards accordingly.  I only try to post answers to word help questions if I'm pretty sure. If I'm not sure then I usually don't reply with anything at all.  I had to put my 2 cents in here though being another MT who does have a lot of experience but likes to learn from others as well. 
I would expand all as you stated...
Subject: I would expand all as you stated...
I am not on a verbatim account and I do expand those types of abbreviations, but I would be interested in hearing others' opinions as well.
By the way, why are you "dubious"? Just curious!
he clearly stated hypernephrosis ...
Subject: he clearly stated hypernephrosis ...
and it's weird
My QA has stated to type it as 2.7
Subject: My QA has stated to type it as 2.7
I have never heard it stated that way...sorry nm
Subject: I have never heard it stated that way...sorry nm
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Thanks! I have never heard it stated this way before!
Subject: Thanks! I have never heard it stated this way before!
I would leave as stated.
Subject: I would leave as stated.
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as stated in my last message...
Subject: as stated in my last message...
I realized I spelled it wrong after I sent it. My question was did the entire sentence make sense. Sorry for any confusion, but I did know it was suppose to be peroneal. ;-)
As stated above, this is incorrect. nm
Subject: As stated above, this is incorrect. nm
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You may not be a newbie, but you "pubically stated"???
Subject: You may not be a newbie, but you "pubically stated"???
nm
stated in stedmans and lab for 6 years
Subject: stated in stedmans and lab for 6 years
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yes, nectar-thickened also stated a lot !!! nm
Subject: yes, nectar-thickened also stated a lot !!! nm
My company guidelines have always stated...
Subject: My company guidelines have always stated...
"it is okay to leave abbreviations for diagnostic/lab tests and medication administration as abbreviations under diagnosis, name of operation, assessment/impression"
Guess you would have to go by your company rules.
The one for the CBC might be WBCs (if not already stated), and P&P for electrolytes could be CMP
Subject: The one for the CBC might be WBCs (if not already stated), and P&P for electrolytes could be CMP
no dermatological condition stated
Subject: no dermatological condition stated
It is to be applied to the shin daily, then followed by Panafil ointment daily.
as poster above stated, I was going with BOS rules...relax! :) nm
Subject: as poster above stated, I was going with BOS rules...relax! :) nm
Yes, thanks. It does make sense but as I stated to MT50
Subject: Yes, thanks. It does make sense but as I stated to MT50
why can't he just say 4.5. Is that so hard. Thanks
very clearly stated "Luprogram" - I've never heard of.
Subject: very clearly stated "Luprogram" - I've never heard of.
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O2 sat, not stat. It stands for saturation as this poster stated.
Subject: O2 sat, not stat. It stands for saturation as this poster stated.
This 4 year, 10-month-old child appears her stated age
Subject: This 4 year, 10-month-old child appears her stated age
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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Then I would agree as stated below with higher cortical function
Subject: Then I would agree as stated below with higher cortical function
Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
Subject: Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
BOS states you can use the symbol if the scale name is given (Celcius, etc.)
Lower case x-ray.... unless beginning a sentence, then cap to X-ray.
patient had Witzel jejunostomy: stated she would need this to maintain pressure???
Subject: patient had Witzel jejunostomy: stated she would need this to maintain pressure???
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