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Here is a list of Latin abbreviations used when prescribing. What do they mean?

STAT	OM	QDS
AC	ON	QQH
BD	PC	TDS
OD	PRN	TID

We tend to use specific accepted abbreviations in health care to do with medicines, such as mg, pro re nata (PRN), IV, etc. but not mcg as we write microgrammes in full so as not to get confused with mg. Healthcare workers are told not to use abbreviations in their written care plans, medical records, etc. as mistakes can happen. Terms may have two meanings: for instance, DOA can be taken to mean dead on arrival or date of admission.