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Medical Terminology
Chapter 1 -Abbreviations
Abbriviation | Definition |
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CC | chief complaint; cubic centimeter |
CPR | computerized patient record; cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
D/C | discharge; discontinue |
DS | discharge summary |
Dx | diagnosis |
EHR | electronic health record |
EPR | electronic patient record |
FH | family history |
H&P | history and physical (examination) |
HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Pronounced "Hip-ah" |
HPI | history of present illness |
ISMP | Institute for Safe Medication Practices |
PE | physical examination |
PMH | past medical history |
SH | social history |