title: The use of abbreviations in surgical note keeping.
abstract: Abbreviations are used to improve the speed of note keeping and to simplify patient notes. However studies have shown that they can reduce clarity, increase mistakes and cause confusion in management plans. Our review highlights the misuse of abbreviations in surgical note keeping.
authors.affiliation: Kingston Hospital NHS Trust, UK.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Collard
authors.affiliation: St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Royal
keywords: Abbreviations; Notes; Orthopaedics; Trauma