Acronyms in healthcare
Acronyms are very commonly used in healthcare settings. They are formed from the lead letters of words relating to medications, organisations, procedures and diagnoses. They come from both English and Latin roots. Acronyms have been described as jargon. and their use has been shown to impact the safety of patients in hospitals, owing to ambiguity and legibility.
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Acronyms in healthcare
Acronyms are very commonly used in healthcare settings. They are formed from the lead letters of words relating to medications, organisations, procedures and diagnoses. They come from both English and Latin roots. Acronyms have been described as jargon. and their use has been shown to impact the safety of patients in hospitals, owing to ambiguity and legibility.
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Acronyms are very commonly use ...... g to ambiguity and legibility.
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المختصرات في الرعاية الصحية أو ...... مستشفيات، بسبب الغموض والوضوح.
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Acronyms are very commonly use ...... g to ambiguity and legibility.
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المختصرات في الرعاية الصحية أو ...... مستشفيات، بسبب الغموض والوضوح.
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Acronyms in healthcare
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المختصرات في الرعاية الصحية
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