From Textbook (Abbreviations) - Unit 1: The Structure of Medical Language

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CC

chief complaint (can also mean “cubic centimeter”)

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D/C

discharge; discontinue

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DS

discharge summary

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DX, Dx

diagnosis

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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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FH

family history

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H&P

history and physical (examination) [can also mean “herniated nucleus pulposus”]

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HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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HPI

history of present illness

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ISMP

Institute for Safe Medication Practices

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PE

physical examination (can also mean “pressure-equalizing tube” and “pulmonary embolus”)

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PMH

past medical (and surgical) history

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ROS

review of systems

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SH

social history

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