Disadvantages Of Medical Abbreviations And Acronyms

Inappropriate Medical Abbreviations

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The problem with abbreviations in the medical record

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The medical documentation community has battled against abbreviations for many years, primarily because of the risk of an abbreviation being used by one …

The use of abbreviations in medical records in a

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Abbreviations are commonly used in the medical world to save time and space whilst writing in the patients' medical records. As various specialties have evolved, each has …

Why You Should Think Twice About Using Medical Abbreviations

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Abbreviations, used to save time and space, have become ubiquitous in prescriptions and medical records. However, they are frequently a source of confusion …

Medical Abbreviations That Have Contradictory or …

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Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms | OpenMD.com

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IU (international unit): may be confused with “IV” (intravenous) µg (microgram): may be confused with mg (milligram) U (unit): may be mistaken for “0” (zero), increasing the dose …

The Pros and Cons of Abbreviations

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That’s another mistake. If an abbreviation like “etc.” is at the end of the sentence, the period at the end of the abbreviation serves as the period at the end of the sentence (a second …

What are the disadvantages of using medical abbreviations?

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There are a few disadvantages of using computers in the medical field. Namely, the cost of using computers in a medical setting is really high. Also, computers …

A-Z List of Common Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms

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Therefore, it is important to understand the context in which the abbreviation or term has been used. Abbreviations, acronyms, and medical terminology are used for …

75 Must-Know Medical Terms, …

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29. -ismus: Indicates a spasm or contraction. 30. -itis: Signifies inflammation. 31. -lysis: Decomposition, destruction, or breaking down. 32. Macro-: Large in size. …