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Common Medical Abbreviations
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V/S vital signs check Can cancellation Ref referral CPx physical examination NS no show ECG electrocardiogram A/CPx annual physical FUp follow-up Lab/w lab work-up AHE annual health RS reschedule US ultrasound
examination A/S allergy shot WB well baby PN prenatal Imm immunization Pap Pap smear PP postpartum check F/S flu shot Con consult NP new patient Inj injection BP blood pressure NC new client
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Scheduling Considerations
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See school-aged children after school or on professional development days. High school students may have variable schedules. ■ A mother of school-aged children may prefer to come in while the children are at school, as long as she can be home for their return. ■ Clients with busy schedules and work-related commitments during the day may prefer appointments first thing in the morning before delays occur. ■ Older clients or those who take a great deal of time with the doctor might best be seen at the end of the morning or afternoon. ■ Never book an appointment for a pregnant woman back to back or even close in time with a client who may have rubella (German measles). Avoid even same-day bookings if you can. If a pregnant woman who is not immune to rubella contracts the disease, especially in the first trimester, the consequences to the unborn baby could be serious. If a child has symptoms suggesting rubella (rash, fever, crankiness) check your appointment scheduler to see if you have a prenatal appointment booked. ■ Clients with disabilities might depend on others to get them to and from the office and therefore may need special consideration regarding their appointment times. ■ Clients who need interpreters usually require a longer appointment. Schedule this at the end of the day or morning so that if the visit takes longer than expected other clients are not kept waiting.
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common types of visits to a family physician
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Minor assessments (usually limited and done quickly), 5–7 min. ■ “Talks” or counselling, 30–60 min. Allergy shots/flu shots: often no appointment needed, especially if there is a nurse to give the injection . ■ Intermediate assessments (requiring moderate amount of time), 10 min. Subsequent prenatal examinations, 10 min |
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STANDARD TIMES FOR APPOINTMENTS
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the doctor’s practice style. ■ the type of practice (specialist, primary care physician. ■ the type and number of individuals in the office helping the provider (dental assistant, hygienist, chiropractic assistant, nurse practitioner, optometry assistant, nurse); and ■ the reason for the visit.
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