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When a Dr is dictating about "July 4th" is it correct to say July 4th? or should it be transcribed as July Fourth?
This is the only thing the BOS 3 has on dates that even comes close to your question:
In text, it is preferable to spell out dates in full, writing out the name of the month. However, if dates are used repeatedly and become cumbersome in the record, dates may be expressed using virgule constructions for visual clarity.
Likewise, some facilities have a strong preference for virgule construction in the record and do not want dates spelled out in full. In formal correspondence, they should always be spelled out. In narrative records, follow the guideline above where facility preference is unknown.
When only the month and day are dictated, it is preferable for the medical transcriptionist to add the year, if known.
EXAMPLE
D: The patient was seen on April 4th.
T: The patient was seen on April 4, 2000. (if date is known)
Use ordinals when the day of the month precedes the month and is preceded by the; do not use commas.
EXAMPLE
the 4th of April 2001
not
April 4th, 2001
I believe “July Fourth” (unless it has direct reference to Independence Day) would not be used.
Hope this helps a little.