When Medical Terms Go Awry

But ever had a moment where you completely misunderstood a medical abbreviation? I once typed ‘NPO’ as ‘Nook’ in a report because I misheard during a call — thankfully, my supervisor caught it. It reminds me that in our line of work, precision is key, but some days, it’s the little mix-ups that give us a chuckle.

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