MedAbbrev, now by innoviHealth, has been the industry standard for medical abbreviations and acronyms since 1983. Quick and easy access for hospitals, providers, coders, transcriptionists, students and researchers to over 75,000 entries. With clear and accurate standardization that is always current, medical professionals can reduce the chance of error stemming from misunderstood abbreviations.
Prepare and monitor: Take extra steps when the patient’s a medical tourist
If your patient is getting medical treatment abroad, ensure they’re aware of the risks and counsel them on precautions. If they go without your knowledge, do your best to get the facts on their treatment.
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