how about "an element" of Parkinson.... nm
Posted By: j on 2009-03-31
In Reply to: Need comma help..... - CJ's mom
Subject: how about "an element" of Parkinson.... nm
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Doc atually says "an" before so don't think it would "an a ptotic gait". sm
Subject: Doc atually says "an" before so don't think it would "an a ptotic gait". sm
Speech and motor were normal, although his gait, he has an "____" gait, although he has no stiffness or dystonia or other movement disorders when sitting and speaking with us or on exam when sitting.
Sorry, meant to say "an MI"...same with "an MRI" though...nm
Subject: Sorry, meant to say "an MI"...same with "an MRI" though...nm
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I caught that already but thanks! an element
Subject: I caught that already but thanks! an element
probably most likely with an element of certainty(nm)
Subject: probably most likely with an element of certainty(nm)
Leave as is. And technetium isn't capitalized. It's an element, like calcium. nm
Subject: Leave as is. And technetium isn't capitalized. It's an element, like calcium. nm
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or caudal element, the piece up toward's the patient's head? nm
Subject: or caudal element, the piece up toward's the patient's head? nm
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It is "an MRI." M is an ih sound...see above...nm
Subject: It is "an MRI." M is an ih sound...see above...nm
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"An" is not always used with a vowel...sm
Subject: "An" is not always used with a vowel...sm
It is used with a vowel "sound." People really misunderstand the use of "a" and "an." Just remember, it's the sound, not the vowel. Ah, uh, eh....
The "an" before the vowel
Subject: The "an" before the vowel
works with other words but here it just does not. Some docs even say "an MI" and the M is not a vowel. Go figure.
could it be, "an avulsion" fracture?
Subject: could it be, "an avulsion" fracture?
Yep, "an echogenic density" (nm)
Subject: Yep, "an echogenic density" (nm)
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sure they're not saying "an exostosis" ? sm
Subject: sure they're not saying "an exostosis" ? sm
perhaps something like, "an exostosis off the radial and distal wrist?"
"An additional" port was placed.....
Subject: "An additional" port was placed.....
Per AAMT BOS ... "an" (see message)
Subject: Per AAMT BOS ... "an" (see message)
a, an
The indefinite articles are a and an, and the definite article is the.
a chair (may be any chair)
the chair (a specific, or definite, chair)
See: articles
before consonants, h's, u sounds, vowels
Use a before a consonant, a sounded (aspirate) h, or a long u sound. Use an before a vowel or an unsounded h.
a patient
a hemorrhoid
a unit
an indication
an hour
a 1-mile run
a CMT
an 8-hour delay
an MT
HINT: Pronunciation determines whether a word is preceded by a or an; this is most useful with abbreviations and numerals.
just a guess, but maybe "an herbal oil" ??
Subject: just a guess, but maybe "an herbal oil" ??
"an adrenergic type of sweating" ??? nm
Subject: "an adrenergic type of sweating" ??? nm
Found it. He was saying "an OpSite" applied...nm
Subject: Found it. He was saying "an OpSite" applied...nm
could he just be stumbling over "an arthritic knee" ?
Subject: could he just be stumbling over "an arthritic knee" ?
WAG at maybe..."an exudative patina" or shiny appearance? nm
Subject: WAG at maybe..."an exudative patina" or shiny appearance? nm
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certainly not trying to be mean..but it is a unique type of work, and takes "an ear" in additi
Subject: certainly not trying to be mean..but it is a unique type of work, and takes "an ear" in addition to training.
Abnormal CT scan: Lesion that appears to be "an algomized" effusion or soft tissue. sm
Subject: Abnormal CT scan: Lesion that appears to be "an algomized" effusion or soft tissue. sm
She has a pleural-based lesion in the right lower lobe that appears to be either an algomized effusion or soft tissue. She also has multiple pulmonary nodules bilaterally suggestive of either a metastatic neoplastic disease or granulomatis changes.
Parkinson's
Subject: Parkinson's
How do I transcribe when doc dictates
Parkinson's by itself like... Parkinson's may be causing his weight loss.
Is ('s) correct, without it it does not sound right.
Parkinson's
Subject: Parkinson's
I have Parkinson's disease. It is named after James Parkinson who diagnoses it in the early 1900's I believe. Anyway, it was my understanding that the new correct post would be without the "'s". Simply "Parkinson"
parkinson/parkinson's
Subject: parkinson/parkinson's
dicated: The patient will follow up with his Parkinson (s) and.........
for parkinson's
Subject: for parkinson's
 Sinemet and ANASEP???
thanks
for parkinson's
Subject: for parkinson's
'Sinemet' is right, as it is also used for 'restless leg syndrome.
I could not find 'Anasep', but found 'Atamet' instead.
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Subject: Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
I've seen it both ways, but which is correct? Parkinson disease, Parkinson's disease, and the same forms for Alzheimer.
Thanks!
Parkinson's medicine
Subject: Parkinson's medicine
Has anyone ever heard of Parcopa 25/100, drug for Parkinsonism? Thanks for your help.
s/l stelenor used for Parkinson's
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Medication help for Parkinson's
Subject: Medication help for Parkinson's
Sounds like "pro-sag-eh-lin" but the doctor is speaking very fast. Very hard to understand the enunciation.
No, no Parkinson's, but thanks. also s/l Chempex??
Subject: No, no Parkinson's, but thanks. also s/l Chempex??
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for Parkinson's: ginny
Subject: for Parkinson's: ginny
Yesterday ginny asked for a drug for Parkinson's.
It might be
safinamide.
It is a new drug.
Did you get your feedback? 
Maybe Sinemet? Does pt have Parkinson's? N/M
Subject: Maybe Sinemet? Does pt have Parkinson's? N/M
Could be Mirapex which is prescribed for Parkinson's
Subject: Could be Mirapex which is prescribed for Parkinson's
Wolff-Parkinson-White--2 f's. nm
Subject: Wolff-Parkinson-White--2 f's. nm
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occult Parkinson's disease
Subject: occult Parkinson's disease
She also has tremors, ataxia, falling at times, and a question of possible __________ s/l (occult) Parkinson's disease.
Maybe Symmetrel for treating Parkinson's and for
Subject: Maybe Symmetrel for treating Parkinson's and for
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Mirapex - for Parkinson's disease?
Subject: Mirapex - for Parkinson's disease?
A long shot, but the ending and the dose would be correct.
Sinemet (medication for Parkinson's)
Subject: Sinemet (medication for Parkinson's)
What does the patient suffer from, i.e. - Parkinson's, etc - nm
Subject: What does the patient suffer from, i.e. - Parkinson's, etc - nm
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Parkinson drug, s/l Serafolin NAC. Thanks for your help! nm
Subject: Parkinson drug, s/l Serafolin NAC. Thanks for your help! nm
s/l *colisistent* parkinson tremor??? Thanks. nm
Subject: s/l *colisistent* parkinson tremor??? Thanks. nm
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patient has parkinson's disease. nm
Subject: patient has parkinson's disease. nm
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There's a fairly new med for Parkinson's called Azilect.... ??
Subject: There's a fairly new med for Parkinson's called Azilect.... ??
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Check if it is acute Parkinson's disease
Subject: Check if it is acute Parkinson's disease
amantadine -- generic Parkinson's drug? nm
Subject: amantadine -- generic Parkinson's drug? nm
ropinirole? (Parkinson's/restless legs), does come in 0.25 mg
Subject: ropinirole? (Parkinson's/restless legs), does come in 0.25 mg
Could be Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, many get diagnosed
Subject: Could be Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, many get diagnosed
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There is a drug Vagosin, but it is no longer available in the US - procyclidine - for Parkinson's
Subject: There is a drug Vagosin, but it is no longer available in the US - procyclidine - for Parkinson's disease
pt. does not have HIV/AIDS, admitted with gen weakness, has hypertension, dementia with Parkinson&#
Subject: pt. does not have HIV/AIDS, admitted with gen weakness, has hypertension, dementia with Parkinson's
Pramipexole is used for treating the signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease
Subject: Pramipexole is used for treating the signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease
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