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Abbreviations
MEDOP 230- Medical Language: Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Definition |
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ASC | ambulatory surgery center |
CC | Chief Complaint |
CNM | certified nurse midwife |
CRNA | certified registered nurse anesthetist |
D.C. | Doctor of Chiropracty |
D.D.S. | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
D.O. | Doctor of Osteopathy |
D.P.M. | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
DS | Discharge Summary |
Dx | diagnosis |
ED | Emergency Department |
EHR | electronic health record |
EMR | electronic medical record |
EPR | electronic patient record |
ER | Emergency Room |
FH | Family History |
H&P | History and Physical |
ICU | intensive care unit |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
M.D. | Doctor of Medicine |
NP | nurse practitioner |
O.D. | Doctor of Optometry |
PA | physician's assistant |
PCP | primary care physician |
PE | Physical Examination |
Pharm.D. | Doctor of Pharmacy |
PMH | Past Medical History |
PT | physical therapy |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RN | registered nurse |
R/O | rule out |
ROS | Review of Systems |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
SH | Social History |
SNF | skilled nursing facility |