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spell out the words or use fractions? - DEE


Posted: Mar 31, 2011

I am working on a report where the doctor dictates as follows " he has been off of his iinsulin for the last week and a half."   Is it correct to spell out the words or use a fraction? I can't recall the correct useage. Thanks

spell out - nm

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spell out the words or use a fraction - DEE

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Thanks, I decided to spell out the word since a number wasn't dictated like, one. I will check with my doctor. Thanks, again.

my company would say change it to 1.5 weeks - having - been worked out between mtso and client.

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This is a good example of hospital preference - sweetgirlsmom

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When I'm not sure what to use, I type out the full words exactly as dictated. Some places accept that. Some want 1-1/2 or 1.5. I've typed numbers all three ways on different jobs. Places also vary on using numbers (3 ways) or spelling out the word (three ways). You are correct when you type it the way they want.


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