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Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Obakoolex(m): 10:59am On Oct 17, 2023 |
They are trying to confuse the sickness 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by carlleung(m): 10:59am On Oct 17, 2023 |
The patient have eye problem, chloramphenicol eye drops was recommended |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by OlujobaSamuel: 10:59am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Hmmmmmm, it is deliberate, but you have a right to know the drugs listed there. I once told a doctor that and he was just looking at me, he couldn't say anything. If you have an allergy to the drugs, you won't know until you are given the drugs as you don't know what is written, so it's better you demand for what is written so you can tell him if you have an allergy to it or not. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by bunnae(f): 11:00am On Oct 17, 2023 |
LeoDeKing:I hope you know it is very important for you to know what medications they are prescribing for you to take? 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by ebig21(m): 11:00am On Oct 17, 2023 |
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Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by efembaba(m): 11:00am On Oct 17, 2023 |
the smarter you are, the less legible your hand writing tends to be. The mind of a fast thinker is too fast for their hands. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by FreeStuffsNG: 11:01am On Oct 17, 2023 |
The handwriting is clear and legible to the Pharmacist enough that he can interpret and correct errors and intervene if the treatment goals are not clear or going to counter one another leading to wastage of time and resources. It is also necessary for regulatory filing just in case a case comes up Most professionals do not have great handwriting. I have met few exceptions though and I still marvel at their beautiful handwriting till date. Enemyofpeace:In this prescription, there are already errors on it and a Pharmacist must intervene. If not, that patient is just wasting his time and money Most people are in hospitals to manage the side effects of their medications and that's why you need the Pharmacist to see your prescription first and foremost even before getting and/or taking your medications. Prescription errors are not uncommon. |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by wunmi590(m): 11:01am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Not all of them, my cousins husband own is very clean, so I asked him, why do they write like that, he said most times is always due to stress... When you have alot of patience in front of you, you will just be fast enough to write, so that you can meet up with other things... 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Ruku87: 11:01am On Oct 17, 2023 |
1. Is chloromaphenico eye drops for 2days U have piriton there, tetracycline is there too. |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by ericmor: 11:01am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Because they don't have good handwriting |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by ukaface(f): 11:02am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Enemyofpeace:Yes I can read it Maybe cos I’m a registered nurse 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Blitzking: 11:02am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Enemyofpeace:I can actually see all clearly but I no go help u decode am..we have bad handwriting becos we intentionally want it to be bad. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by HardBishop: 11:03am On Oct 17, 2023 |
There's a medical course they teach those bad graphics 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Emola12(m): 11:03am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Is Only their pharmacy that will understand the handwriting if you know you know 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Rayban26: 11:03am On Oct 17, 2023 |
saasala: It's not on purpose. Doctors work is harder than the average profession and they take in doses of information while attending to patients. So they tend to write faster than normal which makes their handwriting distorted. |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Mrniceguy001: 11:03am On Oct 17, 2023 |
The first is chlorophenicol There's also tetracycline... it's not so difficult although my dad is a pharmacist. |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Penboy: 11:04am On Oct 17, 2023 |
But this is very clear nau |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Ekpekus(m): 11:04am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Enemyofpeace:The prescription is clear na ... Chloramphenicol eye drop Loratidine Piriton Tetracycline Ibuprofen 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Moikiitos: 11:05am On Oct 17, 2023 |
So that it CAN'T BE FORGED Enemyofpeace: |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Bestmanedet(m): 11:05am On Oct 17, 2023 |
It's only in Nigeria |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by sonofsteven: 11:06am On Oct 17, 2023 |
LeoDeKing: Chloram Tetra Etc Anyways those in the drugs department knows what it is by just seeing first 4 to 5 letters |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by InvertedHammer: 11:06am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Enemyofpeace:/ That's because we are still stuck in the 19th Century. In developed nations, they use drop down menus to select medication, strength, dosage, etc. Anyway, I see chloramphenicol 2 drops three times daily/ 1 tablet loratidine 2x daily, tetracycline 500mg, ibuprofen 400mg NB: That's a wrong format for writing prescriptions It makes sense though because of our penchant for self-medication. We love to cut corners in everything. / 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Discountsempai: 11:06am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Enemyofpeace: Because when you are seeing the 40th patient of the day, and it is not yet 11 o clock in the morning, ye need to write fast to make sure you see the other 50 you gotta see. Some hospitals are upgrading to computer and intranet systems (here in Abuja, government hospitals like National Hospital and FMC Jabi have led the way). 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by misreal(m): 11:07am On Oct 17, 2023 |
saasala: |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Lumarstone: 11:07am On Oct 17, 2023 |
It's one of the things they always learn during their training. |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by Discountsempai: 11:07am On Oct 17, 2023 |
InvertedHammer: Here in Abuja, some government and private hospitals have drop down menus and computers already. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by donmik: 11:08am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Chloropenicol eye drop Loratidine etc I'm not in that field at all o but just vast |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by seanery: 11:08am On Oct 17, 2023 |
So far its a Muslim doctor..., they are cursed with such handWriting |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by toyosiolamide(m): 11:09am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Enemyofpeace:Because they write so fast trying to catch up with loads of patients waiting to be seen. |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by izenco2005(m): 11:09am On Oct 17, 2023 |
Some of them, can't spell correctly |
Re: Why Are Medical Doctors' Handwriting So Difficult To Read?(photo) by billionman: 11:10am On Oct 17, 2023 |
They're not difficult to read for those who understands the parlance. However, as a patient, you're suppose to know what is been written to or about you 2 Likes |
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