GPs do not understand medical abbreviations used by hospital doctors: Medical Journal of Australia study

By Julia Medew
Updated August 10 2015 - 10:09am, first published August 5 2015 - 12:29am
Danger signs: GPs are confused by several abbreviations.  Photo: Virginia Star
Danger signs: GPs are confused by several abbreviations. Photo: Virginia Star

Ever wondered what all the acronyms on your medical documents actually mean? Well, it turns out your GP probably struggles with them too.

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