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Chapter 7 Abbreviation Review

Abbreviations and acronyms are both important forms of medical communication. Some abbreviations have become so common that the full name is almost never used. Similarly, in some cases, acronyms of organizations and terms have also taken the place of the complete name.
AB
CMAACertified Medical Administrative Assistant
HIPAAHealth Insurance Portablilty and Accountability Act
HMOHealth Maintenance Organization
HxHistory
PTPhysical Therapy
H&PHistory & Physical Examination
DxDiagnosis
SOAPSOAP is an approach often used for Progress Notes: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plans
CC (Not cc)Chief Complaint
RxPrescription
PHIProtected Health Information
CDCCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
AMAAmerical Medical Association
PPOPreferred Provider Organization
CHEDDARCHEDDAR is an approach used for keeping Medical Records: Chief compaint, History, Examination, Details, Drugs and Dosages, Assessment, Return visit information
TxTreatment
EKGElectroCardioGram (aka: ECG)
bidtwice a day
tidthree times a day
qidfour times a day
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