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MEDOP 230- Medical Language: Abbreviations

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