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Using a medical dictionary or an internet resource, define abbreviations found in the patient's medical record.

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The definitions for some of the abbreviations are

  • apt: short for 'apartment'.
  • lt: an abbreviation for 'left'.
  • pt: short for 'patient.
  • ED: an acronym for 'Emergency Department'
  • CT: an abbreviation for 'Computed Tomography'.
  • neg: short for 'negative'.
  • MC: an abbreviation for 'Master of Ceremonies'.
  • MDM: an acronym for 'Medical Decision Making'.

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In a patient's medical record, there are several abbreviations that can be found. Here are the definitions for some of the abbreviations:

  • apt: short for 'apartment', this abbreviation is used to indicate the patient's residential address.
  • lt: an abbreviation for 'left', lt is commonly used to indicate the left side of the body or a specific anatomical location.
  • pt: short for 'patient', pt is used to refer to the individual receiving medical care.
  • ED: an acronym for 'Emergency Department', ED refers to the specialized department in a hospital where patients with urgent medical conditions are treated.
  • CT: an abbreviation for 'Computed Tomography', CT is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to produce detailed images of the body.
  • neg: short for 'negative', neg is used to indicate the absence of a particular condition or finding.
  • MC: an abbreviation for 'Master of Ceremonies', MC is not typically used in a medical record context. It is more commonly used in event planning or entertainment.
  • MDM: an acronym for 'Medical Decision Making', MDM refers to the thought process healthcare providers use in determining the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan for a patient.

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