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Abbreviations in medical writings: Do they also abbreviate our science?

Publication ,  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