Free ABCZ Word Expanding For Medical Transcription

I just recently (today) starting really using ABCZ word expanding methods in my transcription. If you are not familiar with this I will try and expand it without confusing anyone.

A B C Z = The first three letters of a word and the "Z" is the last letter of that word.

For example:
abny = abnormality
appy = apparently
norl = normal

Yes, you will get some duplicates with this method because "appy" could be "appendectomy" as well so if you would like you can modify this with adding an extra letter at the end like appyy or appyx or appyz. It is really up to you. Find your method and stick with it.

Dates:
For the Month:
j=January f = February m = March a = April y = May u = June l = July g = August s = September o = October n = November d = December

jan = January feb = February mar = March and so on

For Dates With Hyphens:
j1h = 01-01-2009 f2h = 02-02-2009 and so on

For Dates With Slashes:
j1s = 01/01/2009 f2s = 02/02/2009 and so on

For the Month and the Year:
jun9 = June, 2009 may8 = May, 2008 and so on


Numbers:
Since most expanders that I have came across will not let you start a shortcut with a number I use an "n" before the number. See examples below:

n1t2 = 1 to 2 n4t4 = 4 to 5

noot = 1 or 2

ntof = 3 or 4

Use "p" for the percent sign instead of holding down the shift and reaching for the percent sign:
n50p = 50% n70p = 70%

n50mg = 50 mg

You can also use the letter o for number 0:
oo9p = 0.09%

oo3mg = 0.03 mg

Use the letter "r" for ratios:
r1 = 1:1 r2 = 2:1


Sutures:

n1v = 1-0 Vicryl

n1vn = #1-0 Vicryl

n1vs = 1-0 Vicryl stitch

n4es = 4-0 Ethibond stitch

n4esn = #4-0 Ethibond stitch

These are all examples and you can modify them however you like....Just remember your system and try to stick to one system for your shortcuts to get the most out of your expander software.

Happy typing! :)