Medical Abbreviation Concerns

Inappropriate Medical Abbreviations

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Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations - MedlinePlus

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Learn some common medical abbreviations and acronyms from the …

A-Z List of Common Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms

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HAPE: High altitude pulmonary edema. HPS: Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. A type of contagious, infectious disease is transmitted by rats infected with the …

Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms | OpenMD.com

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The use of certain abbreviations can be dangerous and lead to patient injury or death. Examples of error-prone medical abbreviations include: IU (international unit): may be …

List of Common Medical Abbreviations …

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Charting Abbreviations. Let’s begin with common abbreviations you might see associated with charting. AMA = Against Medical Advice. DC = Discharge or Discontinue. DNR = Do Not …

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 …

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Furthermore, after an approved list is created, it must be maintained. Any new abbreviations would require review and approval by all interested parties. Also, there could be a troublesome lapse of time …

75 Must-Know Medical Terms, …

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Contusion: A bruise. 8. Defibrillator: A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat. 9. Edema: Swelling caused by fluid accumulation. 10. Embolism: An arterial …

The problem with abbreviations in the medical record

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This is what happens in our EHR when we try to type “AS” for aortic stenosis. The only options it gives you are the ones that have to do with ears (AS used by ENT’s …

What is the abbreviation for Concern?

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concern (noun) something that interests you because it is important or affects you. see more ».