healthcare
435 abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning | |
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PALS | Pediatric advanced life support | |
PAPR | Personal air-purifying respirator | |
PAT | Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia | |
PBI | Protein-bound iodine | |
PCN | Primary care network | |
PCP | Primary care physician | |
PDL | Prescription drug list | |
PDP | Prescription drug plan | |
Ped. | Pediatrics; also Pediatrician | |
PET | Positron emission tomography | |
PFFS | Private fee-for-service | |
pH | Expression of acidity or alkalinity. pH 7 is neutral;above 7 alkalinity increases; below 7 acidity decreases. | |
PHN | Public health nurse | |
PHO | Physician hospital organization | |
PHS | Public health services | |
POS | Point of service | |
PPE | Personal protective equipment | |
PPI | Producer price index | |
PPO | Preferred provider organization | |
PPRC | Physician Payment Review Commission | |
PPS | Prospective payment system | |
Preemy | Premature Infant | |
PRO | Peer review organization | |
PRRB | Provider reimbursement review board | |
PSA | Prostate-specific antigen | |
PSO | Provider sponsored organization | |
PT | Physical therapy | |
QA | Quality assurance | |
QI | Quality improvement | |
QIO | Quality improvement organization | |
RAD | Radiation-absorbed dose | |
RBC | Red blood count | |
RBRVS | Resource-based relative value scale | |
RHC | Rural health clinic | |
RPB 6 | Regional Policy Board 6 (AHA) | |
RUGs | Resource utilization groups | |
RVS | Relative value scale | |
RVU | Relative value unit | |
SARS | Severe acute respiratory syndrome | |
SC | Subcutaneous | |
SCH | Sole community hospital | |
SCHIP | State Children¡¦s Health Insurance Program | |
SCIC | Significant change in condition | |
SEIU | Service Employees International Union | |
SEOC | State emergency operations center | |
SICU | Surgical intensive care unit | |
SIDS | Sudden infant death syndrome | |
SMDA | Safe Medical Devices Act (1990) | |
SME | State medical examiner | |
SNF | Skilled nursing facility |