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Medical Terminology
Chapter 1 -Abbreviations
| Abbriviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |