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Every trust should have its own list of recognised abbreviations. If it's not on the list - don't use it!
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How can eliminating medical abbreviations reduce errors?
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
What abbreviations are not used in the medical field?
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.
Can doctors use abbreviations in medical records?
I think what is meant here is: "Is is permissible for doctors to use abbreviations in medical records?" The answer is, apparently yes, because they do so all the time.
Who should not use medical abbreviations?
Although some abbreviations are used, an overuse of them could lead to confusion and misunderstandings. Confusion and misinterpretation of desired meaning. Leading to wrong tests or therapies. Acronyms can have several totally different meanings. The use of an acronym can be misinterpreted leading to misunderstanding of doctors orders, erroneous test results and wrong diagnoses. For example: ML can mean 1) Midline, 2) Middle lobe, 3) Malignant Lymphoma. OD can mean: 1) Once a day or 2) Right eye.
Is there a written policy for medical abbreviations?
Yes, the most common list is JCAHO's. It can be found at the "related link" for this question.
How can eliminating abbreviations in the medical field reduce errors?
how can eliminating medical abbreviations reduce errors
How would you ensure that your staff and other health care professionals are proficient in medical abbreviations and terminology?
In reality, it would become readily apparent if someone in a medical setting didn't understand medical abbreviations or terminology. The reason for this is abbreviations and specific medical terms are used on such a large scale that if someone didn't understand them, they wouldn't be able to hide it very long. In a medical setting people use medical terminology and/or abbreviations every few seconds.
Who regulates Medical Terminology abbreviations?
Medical terminology abbreviations are often regulated by professional medical organizations, such as the American Medical Association (AMA) or the World Health Organization (WHO). These organizations establish guidelines and standards to ensure consistency and accuracy in medical communication. Healthcare facilities and educational institutions may also have their own policies for using medical terminology abbreviations.
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