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Step Down Unit??? - Kim


Posted: Aug 22, 2013

Step Down Unit, Stepdown Unit, Step-Down Unit  and  is it even capitalized???

This is confusing.  I searched this, and it is written multiple different ways at hospitals and other sites.  Sometimes written in upper case, other times in lower case.  I found a "step-down therapy" in Stedman's, but nothing about a unit.  

Is there a correct choice, or just type what appears to be the best option?

Any input would be appreciated.  Thanks so very much.

I would go with step-down - pls sm

[ In Reply To ..]
Unfortunately, this is one of the many "gray" areas in MT that have us questioning our every move. Again, it all comes down to what QA decides at any given moment. That's my 2 cents though.

agree - sm

[ In Reply To ..]
I would use step-down or stepdown, but never the two words separately. It's true, though, that the editor can declare you "wrong" based on personal preference (which is stupid, since neither is wrong).


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