Abbreviations in medical writings: Do they also abbreviate our science?
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, Journal Article
Moris, D
Published in: Journal of B.U.ON.
June 1, 2020
Purpose: Abbreviations are commonly used in medical literature. Despite the obvious advantages of facilitation and simplification of communication, their use can be a cause of medical errors, irritation, misunderstanding and even alienation. There are strict guidelines for their use. There are scarce data about the adherence of authors and editors to these guidelines. However, the few studies that have assessed this question showed discouraging results. The poor understanding of abbreviations highlights the value of minimizing their use and defining abbreviations when they are used.
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Published In
Journal of B.U.ON.
ISSN
1107-0625
Publication Date
June 1, 2020
Volume
25
Issue
3
Start / End Page
1274 / 1276
Related Subject Headings
- Oncology & Carcinogenesis
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Moris, D. (2020). Abbreviations in medical writings: Do they also abbreviate our science? Journal of B.U.ON., 25(3), 1274–1276.
Moris, D. “Abbreviations in medical writings: Do they also abbreviate our science?” Journal of B.U.ON. 25, no. 3 (June 1, 2020): 1274–76.
Moris D. Abbreviations in medical writings: Do they also abbreviate our science? Journal of BUON. 2020 Jun 1;25(3):1274–6.
Moris, D. “Abbreviations in medical writings: Do they also abbreviate our science?” Journal of B.U.ON., vol. 25, no. 3, June 2020, pp. 1274–76.
Moris D. Abbreviations in medical writings: Do they also abbreviate our science? Journal of BUON. 2020 Jun 1;25(3):1274–1276.
Published In
Journal of B.U.ON.
ISSN
1107-0625
Publication Date
June 1, 2020
Volume
25
Issue
3
Start / End Page
1274 / 1276
Related Subject Headings
- Oncology & Carcinogenesis