Common terms that trip us up

I’ve been noticing some commonly misinterpreted medical terms in our transcriptions, like ‘hypertension’ versus ‘hypotension.’ They sound similar, but the meanings are crucial. What are some specific terms you’ve encountered that can throw us off if not captured accurately?

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