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use of "or" versus "and" in a series - softball
Posted: Dec 08, 2014
This has been bothering me. I have one provider who says in her ROS, for example: "The patient denies nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or melena."
I think the "or" should be an "and," as the patient is denying each AND every one of these things, not this one OR that one. Of course, I understand what the provider is implying, but I think the correct word used should be "and," not "or." What do you think?
If anyone can give and answer and back up with a grammatical rule, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Linda
Bothers me, too - SM
[ In Reply To ..]I agree it should be "and" instead of "or" but actually I find that the majority of dictators say "or." I think it's clear what is implied and is probably a personal preference, and I wouldn't presume to change it.
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