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MMiz

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I'll admit, my command of the English language is by no means perfect. Every year I love reading the first set of essays I collect, keeping an eye out for "non-traditional English." A few of my favorites:

  • l8ter we went to x's house. (WHAT?!)
  • Did u see the look on her face?
  • We don't git any help.
We spent a good two months working every day on our state's writing test. It's a standard four paragraph essay, and students had completed thirteen practice essays prior to the test. Even with the practice, the three examples above showed up in some of the tests we got back from the state. WHAT?!?

The funny thing is, I've honestly never seen an unprofessional looking run report. Some are brutally short (it's a firefighter thing), but I haven't seen any horrible usage like above. Does anyone see stuff like this on run reports?
 
I just had the hardest time every reading your topic :wacko:
 
At least reading some of the posts on the forums should have prepared you for this "language".

I do see this language and abbreviations for medical terminology on run reports that only a trash can could love. Unfortunately, they must become part of the medical record to live on for all to see who reads or audits the patient's chart.
 
SAY wha!!!!!:o
 
VentMedic said:
At least reading some of the posts on the forums should have prepared you for this "language".

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I thought it was actually easier to read than some of the posts...

R/r 911
 
Ridryder911 said:
I thought it was actually easier to read than some of the posts...

R/r 911
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Rid - that's 'cause Matt used capitalization and punctuation.

It frusterates me when folks refuse to use proper spelling or grammer... both in print and spoken word.

I haven't been able to get the hang of using "l8r", "u" etc... I'm the only person I know that spells them out in text messaging.
 
Hey Jon, I spell everything out as well. It just amazes me that people write stuff like that in a report and then wonder why EMS as a whole is not looked upon as being professional.
 
Jon said:
Rid - that's 'cause Matt used capitalization and punctuation.

It frusterates me when folks refuse to use proper spelling or grammer... both in print and spoken word.

I haven't been able to get the hang of using "l8r", "u" etc... I'm the only person I know that spells them out in text messaging.
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Alright, I'll bite, what does "l8r" mean??????^_^
 
Please don't tell me that is in the PCR's for charting!

Are you serious!!:blink: I am soooo in the dark with texting...... Oh well......
GOOD MORNING EPI-DO!!! ^_^
 
Well, according to the current teenage generation: Ur supposed to git usd 2 it sooner or l8tr. Personally I only use the short forms when communicating with the previously stated group as to convince them I'm not a spy from some government agency. I do sometimes find it quite odd that even at the prep. school where i attend you can still find some essays that still slip through when I'm reviewing the essays of my peers. Although my understanding of the English language far from perfect, it has its problems, (such as through, by the looks of it, it should be pronounced the-rough, not thru) I shouldn't be the one to judge.

P.S.- Search "LOL Cats" if you want to see the best example of this "New Version of English"
 
'U' (ewe) in New Zealand is a female sheep!;)
The terms 'U's guys','Come here u's',or even better a nice gang sentence
'U's fella's better get out of here or u's are going to get the bash!
I guess you get the idea how it's used as slang.
I guess if some people had their way, the whole patient report would be in TXT message. LOL
I have enough fun remembering the hospital short codes!:glare:

Cheers Enjoynz
 
yeah i blame technology for all the youth these days relaying on shorthand.
 
MMiz said:
I'll admit, my command of the English language is by no means perfect. Every year I love reading the first set of essays I collect, keeping an eye out for "non-traditional English." A few of my favorites:

  • l8ter we went to x's house. (WHAT?!)
  • Did u see the look on her face?
  • We don't git any help.
We spent a good two months working every day on our state's writing test. It's a standard four paragraph essay, and students had completed thirteen practice essays prior to the test. Even with the practice, the three examples above showed up in some of the tests we got back from the state. WHAT?!?

The funny thing is, I've honestly never seen an unprofessional looking run report. Some are brutally short (it's a firefighter thing), but I haven't seen any horrible usage like above. Does anyone see stuff like this on run reports?
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Nice post! I've unfortunately reviewed a few bad reports. I once saw where someone wrote azma instead of asthma.

Here is my uninformed two cents on the issue. Part of the problem may be cowardly PC in the classroom. Don't euphemize incorrect English by saying "non-traditional English." When little Johnny writes something stupid, embarrass him in front of the entire classroom. In my view, this is not a technology problem. It's a cultural problem exacerbated by PC. What's worse, being embarrassed as a child or unprepared as an adult? This is vitally important to our society. If a person can't put together a sentence, they are doomed to mediocre employment and life. This is why there are talented and intelligent people who can't compete for professional jobs. You might have great critical thinking skills, but if you can't do the basics, you can't compete.
 
Jon said:
It frusterates me when folks refuse to use proper spelling or grammer... both in print and spoken word.
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I don't mean to nit pick, but did you intentionally misspell "frustrates" (I'm assuming frusterates = frustrates) in the same sentence that you criticized refusal to use proper spelling?
 
seanm028 said:
I don't mean to nit pick, but did you intentionally misspell "frustrates" (I'm assuming frusterates = frustrates) in the same sentence that you criticized refusal to use proper spelling?
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There's a big difference between someone intentionally shortening a word out of laziness or apathy and someone not actually knowing how to spell a difficult word.
 
Jon said:
Rid - that's 'cause Matt used capitalization and punctuation.

It frusterates me when folks refuse to use proper spelling or grammer... both in print and spoken word.

I haven't been able to get the hang of using "l8r", "u" etc... I'm the only person I know that spells them out in text messaging.
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I, myself, have a "QWERTY" keyboard on my cell phone. One of the many reasons is for texting. I make it a point to use proper English. It's amazes me how so many don't even know their own language.
 
Hey, I also spell everything out in text messages. My 9 yo hates it, but I figure it helps her with her spelling!

Plus, I cannot understand half of what they are saying. Don't tell her that, I won't look cool anymore!!
 
Buzz said:
There's a big difference between someone intentionally shortening a word out of laziness or apathy and someone not actually knowing how to spell a difficult word.
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Fair enough. Wasn't trying to be obnoxious, I swear! :)
 
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