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What kind of doc is doing the exam? And where in the exam is this test mentioned? nm

Posted By: More details, please on 2006-09-04
In Reply to: TYPE OF EXAMINATION - debbie

Subject: What kind of doc is doing the exam? And where in the exam is this test mentioned? nm

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Sentence is..." Grip strength was 50-55 pounds on the left and 35-40 pounds on the right..."-----" strength was 11-12 pounds bilaterally."


It starts with a T and is a very short word, may be like Tip but really not sure. That would be a total guess. Thanks for any suggestions!!


(This is the doc who uses microcassettes, while listening to a ball game on the radio and apparently dictating on a bus or something nice and quiet like that!)


Is this during an eye exam, test, or procedure? What comes before or after this? nm
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Subject: Are you in the hands? The back? Doing an exam or talking about a patient's test? nm

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