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usage of nonicteric - Pam
Posted: Jul 01, 2012
Have one dictator who always uses sclerae nonicteric. Is nonicteric acceptable these days? Any feedback appreciated.
Nonicteric is incorrect...SM - Old Anon
[ In Reply To ..]The word is anicteric, and our QA has instructed us to substitute anicteric if nonicteric is dictated. You won't find nonicteric in a legitimate medical dictionary and don't count web references as they are not always correct. Check with you QA people for their ruling.
anicteric, see message - just me
[ In Reply To ..]I have a pain doctor who dictates that. Put anicteric. If he or she is smart, they will see your change, look it up themselves, and be thankful. I have one client who cannot spell at all, and when I correct him, he dictates back the correct spelling to me, which is hilarious...
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