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   What does D/C mean in medical terms?

   • COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CT: Chemotherapy. A type of treatment therapy for cancer. CVA: Cerebrovascular accident ( Stroke ). D/C or DC: Discontinue or discharge. For example, a doctor will D/C a drug. Alternatively, the doctor might DC a patient from the hospital.

   A-Z List of Common Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Definitions

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   How do you abbreviate a doctor?

   • Abbreviating the word doctor as “Dr.” makes sense, since doctor begins with a “d” and ends with an “r.” But where does the “MD” come from , and how is that different from “D.O” (or “Ph.d”)? Should You Add a Period? The main abbreviations seen after a doctor's name are DO and MD. So, what do they mean? A DO is a doctor of osteopathy medicine.

   What Do the Abbreviations After a Doctor’s Name Mean?

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   What is the difference between a MD and a DC?

   • They examine, diagnose and treat patients. However, most MD’s have more hours of training in physiology, whereas DCs typically have more hours of anatomy training. Their methods of practice may help explain this difference in emphasis. DCs are experts in musculoskeletal health and general wellness.

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   What is DC defibrillation?

   • A DC shock applied without synchronization to a QRS complex is DC defibrillation. Direct current (DC) cardioversion or defibrillation can be delivered as Monophasic current travels in one direction between the two electrodes. In biphasic devices, the current reverses direction part way through the shock waveform.

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2. www.goodbackcare.com › whats-difference-md-dcWhat’s the Difference Between an MD and a DC?

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   Sep 16, 2013 · MDs and DC’s are both licensed healthcare providers. They examine, diagnose and treat patients. However, most MD’s have more hours of training in physiology, whereas DCs typically have more hours of anatomy training. Their methods of practice may help explain this difference in emphasis.

3. www.allacronyms.com › DC › medicalDC Medical Abbreviation Meaning - All Acronyms

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   Medical DC abbreviation meaning defined here. What does DC stand for in Medical? Get the most popular DC abbreviation related to Medical.

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5. www.yourdictionary.com › articles › abbreviationsWhat Do the Abbreviations After a Doctor’s Name Mean?

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   Apr 26, 2022 · DC - Doctor of Chiropractic; DDS - Doctor of Dental Science (or Doctor of Dental Surgery) DMD - Doctor of Dental Medicine (or Doctor of Medical Dentistry) DO or OD - Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (or Doctor of Optometry) DPM - Doctor of Podiatric Medicine; DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy; Dr - Doctor; DScPT - Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy

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   D/C or DC: Discontinue or discharge. For example, a doctor will D/C a drug. Alternatively, the doctor might DC a patient from the hospital. DCIS: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ. A type of breast cancer. The patient is receiving treatment for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ. DDX: Differential diagnosis.

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   Direct Current (DC) Cardioversion-Defibrillation. By L. Brent Mitchell, MD, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, University of Calgary. Reviewed/Revised Jan 2023. View Patient Education. The need for treatment of arrhythmias depends on the symptoms and the seriousness of the arrhythmia. Treatment is directed at causes.

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   Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms. OpenMD’s index includes 5,000 common medical abbreviations. Meanings vary by institution and clinical context. When available, the context and original Latin term are provided in parentheses after the English definition.

9. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › DCDC | definition of DC by Medical dictionary

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   Abbreviation for direct current; discharge; discontinue; Doctor of Chiropractic. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012.