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stated in stedmans and lab for 6 years

Posted By: aa on 2006-03-23
In Reply to: Can you quote your reference source on this one? - I think everyone would be interested-NM

Subject: stated in stedmans and lab for 6 years

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and its also stated in stedmans
Subject: and its also stated in stedmans

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I learned 27 years ago to use q.4h. (no spaces), past few years q.4 h. (see msg)
Subject: I learned 27 years ago to use q.4h. (no spaces), past few years q.4 h. (see msg)

Now some are saying it's q. 4h.??  UGH, YUCK!!  I have also worked on accounts where it had to be "every 4 hours," and we had to spell out p.r.n. (as needed for).  At least we got more characters. 


First rule:  It is all what the "client/account" wants, not always what the BOS says it is.  I realize that language and its usage is constantly changing, but I've seen so many BOS and client flip-flops on so many other things in nearly 3 decades that it's laughable.  What isn't laughable is when we get penalized for not knowing what they want, even when they, themselves, don't know or are wrong.


Oh, and I still prefer the old no spaces:  q.4h., q.4-6h., q.12h., and so on.....


Wow, thank you. Just years, years and more years of experience
Subject: Wow, thank you. Just years, years and more years of experience

and a constant thirst for learning something new everyday. As we all know this can get to be somewhat boring, but learning from what I transcribe as well as from other transcriptionists keeps me going (money is not bad either). It becomes a challenge. But I can't thank you enough for the kind words.

Use to be younger...
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

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Unless it is stated 3 mm you cannot assume that it is mm
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.
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
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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2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.
Subject: 2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.


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???


more clearly stated as wear and form brace - is this a brand? Having a problem finding this.
Subject: more clearly stated as wear and form brace - is this a brand? Having a problem finding this.


the patient stated he has had a s/l ??PARTNESS?? over the anterior chest with incredible pain
Subject: the patient stated he has had a s/l ??PARTNESS?? over the anterior chest with incredible pain

NM
E-to-A changes per Stedmans's
Subject: E-to-A changes per Stedmans's


how old is your Stedmans?
Subject: how old is your Stedmans?

It used to be gravida roman numeral, para arabic but I think the preferred way is all arabic now.  All my accounts prefer arabic.
per Stedmans transsphincterotomy
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Hi Brenda, per my Stedmans, you are looking for SM
Subject: Hi Brenda, per my Stedmans, you are looking for SM

centripetal spread
stedmans abbrev uses PPD, P/D, and p/d
Subject: stedmans abbrev uses PPD, P/D, and p/d

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see stedmans (inside)
Subject: see stedmans (inside)

http://216.251.232.159/semdweb/internetsomd/ASP/1519993.asp
also in Stedmans abbreviations nm
Subject: also in Stedmans abbreviations nm


thank you! i might need to check on getting that stedmans!!
Subject: thank you! i might need to check on getting that stedmans!!


Seriously yes. I looked in Stedmans and...
Subject: Seriously yes. I looked in Stedmans and...

tried google unless I am not spelling it right. I dont normally do these type of files...sorry if I should know.
Stedmans has been known to be incorrect.....nm
Subject: Stedmans has been known to be incorrect.....nm


2 words according to Stedmans
Subject: 2 words according to Stedmans


per Stedmans, osteochondritis
Subject: per Stedmans, osteochondritis


proBNP per stedmans lab book.
Subject: proBNP per stedmans lab book.

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in stedmans neuro book
Subject: in stedmans neuro book

under ataxia is listed: Friedreich. ??

I believe it is most correct with apostrophe, although there is a trend away from using them in these cases.
per Stedmans--Workhorse percutaneous sm
Subject: per Stedmans--Workhorse percutaneous sm

transluminal angioplasty
Supramid s, per Stedmans Equip bk.
Subject: Supramid s, per Stedmans Equip bk.

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4 correct ways in stedmans...
Subject: 4 correct ways in stedmans...

i've used the lower case p, but that's not in stedmans:
PCO(subscript 2)
PCO2
P(co2 subscript)
Pco2
maybe sagittal suture (per stedmans OB)
Subject: maybe sagittal suture (per stedmans OB)

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