Chapter 1, Problem 1.3.7AYLO

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The importance of accurate spelling, even one-letter or other trivial-seeming errors in clinical practice and example of its application.

Introduction:

The health professions demand the utmost attention to detail and precision. Many patients die because of tragic miscommunication in the hospital. Compare to this it is hardly tragic if an instructor deducts a point or two for a small error in spelling. It should be considered a lesson learned about the value of accuracy.