answersLogoWhite

0

AllQ&AStudy Guides
Best answer

Every trust should have its own list of recognised abbreviations. If it's not on the list - don't use it!

This answer is:
Related answers

Every trust should have its own list of recognised abbreviations. If it's not on the list - don't use it!

View page

There are too many to list and the AAMT (whatever they call themselves now) keeps changing the list all the time. Usually your employer will furnish you a list of abbreviations approved by their clients. Stedmans also publishes a book of medical abbreviations.

The abbreviation cc is now mL. Any abbreviation that is not clear what it is.

View page

Eliminating medical abbreviations would reduce errors because many abbreviations are very similar and therefore people get confused between them, however, if abbreviations were eliminated it would make it very difficult on medical professionals who would have to write out very lengthy medical terms. That's why many organizations are developing written policies stating which abbreviations should not be used and medical professionals are trained to write legible when using other abbreviations

View page

Yes, the most common list is JCAHO's. It can be found at the "related link" for this question.

View page

how can eliminating medical abbreviations reduce errors

View page
Featured study guide
📓
See all Study Guides
✍️
Create a Study Guide
Search results