Case of myopia

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Hi,H of Myopia with blindness - Can i write in this short form or full length sentence required?Sagar dey

JohnParis · Accepted Answer

Dear Sagar

In your example, does "H" refer to "history of"?

V S Rao · Answer

Hi,

You have to elaborate it as :

1. H/O Myopia with blindness.

2. H/O Myopia c blindness.

3. History of Myopia with blindness.

Index:

H/O - History of

c - Stands for "With".

By the by, is it just myopia or degenerative myopia / Myopic degeneration? Please let us know in detail.

Regards,

Sri

JohnParis · Answer

Sri,

If you MUST abbreviate your phrase above, then use:

"HO Myopia c blindness" as the abbreviation for "history of myopia with blindness".

Myopia is not the same as degenerative Myopia.

Myopic degeneration is a term that is used, but I prefer degenerative Myopia.

Use of abbreviations in the transfer of patient information from one healthcare provider to another increases the risk of error fourfold. Minimize risk and maximize quality of care by writing out all information as completely as possible.

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks vsrao. As a fact myopia gradually lead to blindness in this case. I correct myself as degenerative myopia and thank both of you for taking this matter for correction. Thanks so much.

Sagar dey

V S Rao · Answer

Dear John,

History of - this is abbreviated as H/O in medical documents.

Regards,

Sri

JohnParis · Answer

Sorry Sri, but the FIRST definition of H/O is Hematology and Oncology.

The second definition of H/O is History of

The abbreviation HO stands for History of. The only and unique meaning of HO is History of.

Please feel free to check for yourself.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalabbreviations.php?keywords=History+of&search=definition

I also subscribe to the MediLexicon text edition where these abbreviations are also listed as I have said.

This is precisely why I wish to impress upon you the importance of writing out terms fully and not using abbreviations (see my previous post). It takes very little additional effort to write out History of compared with H/O.

V S Rao · Answer

Hi John,

The link which you have furnished also states that H/O stands for "History of"! Just scroll down the page to view the abbreviation. I think it is not a reliable site. Thanks for your reply.

Regards,

Sri

V S Rao · Answer

Hi John,

The link which you have furnished also states that H/O stands for "History of"! Just scroll down the page to view the abbreviation. I think it is not a reliable site. Thanks for your reply.

Regards,

Sri

JohnParis · Answer

This is a perfectly reliable source - the MediLexicon is accepted as the definitive sourcebook for medical abbreviations throughout the world. The MediLexicon website is an EXACT copy of the contents of the MediLexicon printed edition (which I have).

As you know, the order of appearance of a definition or abreviation in any reference book indicates its preference in meaning. The first appearance of H/O in the MediLexicon shows that it is the abbreviation for Henatomogy and Oncology. The second appearance of H/O indicates that its meaning is History of.

You yourself use the term "scroll down". As you scroll down a page you see the SECOND most preferential meaning of an abbreviation.

Sri, if you wish to use H/O as an abbreviation for History of, please, by all means go ahead and use it. It is entirely your decision. You may write whatever you wish. I have given you all that I know about this subject and I think it is time we move on to other things.

John

Anonymous · Answer

Hello seniors, that is what the reason i asked question. what my opinion is there should be one abbreviation for a purpose. Two types of abbreviations for one item is something confusing. HO and H/O are two types of abbreviations available in two parts of the world.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Sagar dey

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