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proper format of sentence - yoopermt
Posted: Feb 04, 2015
The doctor dictated: CRP stable at 15.4 high. How would this be formatted? Would it be correct as CRP, stable at 15.4; high. ??
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Generally, we don't restructure unless necessary, or otherwise in guidelines. The guidelines say not to start a sentence with an abbreviation, but it really depends on your company rules, the client request, etc.
In my head, I always feel more comfortable not restructuring--technically, you could get marked down for that. While your comma isn't really incorrect in your 2nd sentence,the comma is not needed. It's just a clipped sentence dictated, and clipped sentences are allowed in MT. By "clipped" I mean there's no article. In the above sentence it's nicer if the dictator would have said "CRP is stable..."
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I am not sure how to format this medication and I think there might be a stumble also. Doctor says "... 2 tabs 125 mg 2 times p.o. t.i.d." Wonder whether I should edit out the either "2 tabs" or "2 times" as she does seem to correct herself. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated? Thanks ...
In a verbatim account:
"patient is into" (doc lists medications)... Patient is into?? Very clearly said.
"there are no labs available on the chart." (doc goes onto lists extensive lab results)
Says also very clearly "this consultation was not necessary", however I am not sure if he is speaking to someone else, or if it is part of the dictation! I hear it clear as a bell, it just seems a snippy ending comment.
I am going to type it out as I hear it, b ...
Doctor dictates: Ambien 10 mg q 9 p.m.
Just making sure how the 'q 9 pm' is transcribed.
Is it like this: q.9 p.m. or q.9. p.m.?? Not sure....any help would be appreciated. I am new to the job and want to make sure i do this correctly.Thanks ...
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Anyone know the correct way to format autopap? Is it AutoPAP, AutoPap, autoPAP, etc.? I can't find this in my references and I see it many ways online. TIA! ...
I know when there are more than 1 diagnoses, you list each one separately. How do you handle it when the dictator gives 4 separate diagnoses, then "etiology to be determined" at the end? List everything under 1 dx, or list "etiology to be determined" as a separate dx?
Thanks. ...
SOCIAL HISTORYHalf a pack a day smoker. Alcohol: denies. Occupation: he is on disability due to chronic knee pain and an inability to work.
Is it...
Occupation: He is on disability... OR
Occupation: he is on disability...
There are several instances of this type in this report and I am not sure of the correct format.. thanks!! ...
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I added all the subheadings. I am sure of the subheading Neurology and eyes. Any suggestions? Anything else look incorrect? I am still new to this. Thanks for the help.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
VITAL SIGNS: Blood pressure is 112/80, weight is 155 pounds, and height is 5 foot 6 inches.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Well-developed, well-nourished. No apparent distress.
HEART: Regular rate and rhythm. No murmurs, carotids. No bruits bilaterally.
NEUROLOGY: Orientation and language are normal.
EYES: Fu ...
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Thanks! ...
What is the prope way to type this out:
five-tenths of a cc.
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