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Posted by Carie on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 10:43am.

How can eliminating abbreviations reduce errors? Should written policies be developed for abbreviation usage? If yes what should the policies contain. If no explain? When are abbreviations acceptable? Who should use them and why?

Medical Billing - Writeacher, Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 11:27am
Abbreviations and acronyms can mean different things in different contexts.

ASAP can mean "as soon as possible," but it can also mean "always say a prayer."

What other overlaps can you think of?
Medical Billing - Writeacher, Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 11:28am
http://www.helium.com/items/1565663-reasons-to-avoid-business-jargon-and-acronyms-in-communication

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