Question

You retrieve a patients medical record and notice the abbreviation WDWNWF is used several times in the chart notes. You know that this us not approved abbreviation, though you eventually figure out that it stands for "well-developed, well-nourished white female." What do you do with this information?

Answer 1

As a medical professional, it is your responsibility to ensure that all abbreviations used in a patient's medical record are approved. In this case, the abbreviation WDWNWF is not an approved abbreviation. However, if this information is pertinent to the care of the patient, you should include it in the chart notes.