Table 3: Examples of mal-interpretation of abbreviations across specialties

 

 

 

GROUPS

ABBREVIATIONS

 

HV

 

MT

 

TT

 

Orthopaedic Surgeons

 

Hallux Valgus

 

Metatarsal

 

Tendon Transfer

 

 

A & E Physicians

 

 

High Velocity

 

 

Mental Test score

 

 

Tetanus Toxoid

 

Occupational Therapists

 

Home Visit

 

Management Team

 

Treatment

 

Nurses

 

Health Visitor

 

Medical Technician

 

Tourniquet Time

 

General Physicians

 

High Vaginal swab

 

Multidisciplinary Team

 

Thrombin Time