October 19, 2015 Abbreviations

Today we're just going to dive right in.  There isn't a lot to say about this abbreviation except that it's not a common abbreviation. Because this is not a common abbreviation it can be missed by staff and cause follow up appointments to be missed. This is the importance of having a nurse involved in care. 

Next week I'll do the more common abbreviation. 

This week's abbreviation is:

RTC

RTC means return to care.  Its a very straightforward abbreviation that means when the medical staff wants to see the patient again.  

Example:

RTC in one week for VS monitoring. (Return to care in one week for vital sign monitoring). 

RTC PRN (Return to care as needed).