C C 306M Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Horse Length, 12-Hour Clock

• School: UT-Austin
• Department: Classical Civilization
• Course: C C 306M
• Professor: T Curtis

Document Summary

Progress notes made after the initial history and physical is recorded. the letters represent the order in which progress is noted. S: subjective - that which the patient describes. O: objective - observable information, such as test results, blood pressure readings, etc. A: assessment - progress and evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan. P: plan - decision to proceed or alter strategy. R/o - rule out; someone needs to check it out. Important legal documents: ensure proper patient care. Physician"s written direction for dispensing or administering a medication for a patient. Rx: prescription: dispensation: name, strength and amount, signa: patient instructions. I = 1: v = 5, x = 10. L = 50: c = 100, d = 500, m = 1000. Iv = 4, ix = 9, xl = 40, xc = 90, cd = 500, cm = 900.