If you read a lot of articles about medicine, as I do, you will see many acronyms in the text. It can be very frustrating when an author uses lots of acronyms in their writings, especially for folks who are just wanting to learn more about a given medical condition. I have been reading these articles for years and I have to say this newfangled way of writing can be a pain--no pun intended!
For that reason, I decided it might be nice to create a post with some of the more common acronyms in texts about pain management. I will do my best to at least give you a "heads up" about specific acronyms as I use them. In this way, you will at least have a way to understand what I am talking about!
So, without further ado, here is a short list of common terms you might see in medical writings and doctor's notes regarding pain management issues.
AcronymDefinition
CNS Central Nervous System
COX-2 Inhibitor A specific subtype of …
For that reason, I decided it might be nice to create a post with some of the more common acronyms in texts about pain management. I will do my best to at least give you a "heads up" about specific acronyms as I use them. In this way, you will at least have a way to understand what I am talking about!
So, without further ado, here is a short list of common terms you might see in medical writings and doctor's notes regarding pain management issues.
AcronymDefinition
CNS Central Nervous System
COX-2 Inhibitor A specific subtype of …