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Using followup versus follow up - BKirch1


Posted: May 19, 2011

Hello Ladies....where I work we are diving into the Book of Style.  I am having a hard time determining when to use followup (one word) versus follow up (2 words).  Can anyone post any examples of the correct usage and/or anything you use to help you know which way is correct?

 

Thanks

How I remember is (sm) - OTE

[ In Reply To ..]
Followup is the noun/adjective.

The patient will return for followup.
The patient had a followup x-ray.

Follow up is the verb.

The patient will follow up with me in 1-2 weeks.

Follow-up used to be the adjective (modifier), but no longer used per BOS.


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