Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 I was always taught disk for back disc for eyes. Val Re: Disk versus disc > In a message dated 03-06-01 8:58:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, > dlvernon@... writes: > > << Are these considered interchangeable or are we supposed to use one over > the > other? One place I used to work for a couple of years ago wanted us to use > disc in regards to the back and eyes. Disks were floppies. But, according > to my Dorland's, they mean the same thing and are referred back to each > other. What's the consensus? I can't find anything in BOS. >> > > Granted it was years ago, but when I was in school, I was taught it was discs > for eyes and disks for back.... but from what I understand it is pretty much > interchangeable and depends on the preference of the doctor you are typing > for. Hope this helps a little > > TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THIS MAILING LIST send a blank email to nmtc-unsubscribe > > PLEASE VISIT THE NMTC WEB SITE - http://go.to/nmtc > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 Are these considered interchangeable or are we supposed to use one over the other? One place I used to work for a couple of years ago wanted us to use disc in regards to the back and eyes. Disks were floppies. But, according to my Dorland's, they mean the same thing and are referred back to each other. What's the consensus? I can't find anything in BOS. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 I type for radiologists and they want it typed disc when you are relating to the back, so I just do what they want. Re: Disk versus disc > When I was in radiography school, we were taught the same. Disc was the > medical term and disk was non-medical. My radiologists went ballistic if > we used the word, disks. I don't know if that was just a pet peeve, but > I have carried that into my transcription work and haven't had any > complaints. But I would do what my clients wants, they pay the bills! > > > > On Tue, 06 Mar 2001 08:57:07 -0600 Diane writes: > > Are these considered interchangeable or are we supposed to use one > > over the > > other? One place I used to work for a couple of years ago wanted us > > to use > > disc in regards to the back and eyes. Disks were floppies. But, > > according > > to my Dorland's, they mean the same thing and are referred back to > > each > > other. What's the consensus? I can't find anything in BOS. > > > > Diane > > > > > > TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THIS MAILING LIST send a blank email to > > nmtc-unsubscribe > > > > PLEASE VISIT THE NMTC WEB SITE - http://go.to/nmtc > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 When I worked at the hospital it was disc for both. Kellie Sorry Val!!! Didn't mean to send the reply straight to you!! ) Re: Disk versus disc > > > > In a message dated 03-06-01 8:58:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, > > dlvernon@... writes: > > > > << Are these considered interchangeable or are we supposed to use one over > > the > > other? One place I used to work for a couple of years ago wanted us to > use > > disc in regards to the back and eyes. Disks were floppies. But, > according > > to my Dorland's, they mean the same thing and are referred back to each > > other. What's the consensus? I can't find anything in BOS. >> > > > > Granted it was years ago, but when I was in school, I was taught it was > discs > > for eyes and disks for back.... but from what I understand it is pretty > much > > interchangeable and depends on the preference of the doctor you are typing > > for. Hope this helps a little > > > > TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THIS MAILING LIST send a blank email to > nmtc-unsubscribe > > > > PLEASE VISIT THE NMTC WEB SITE - http://go.to/nmtc > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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