Decoding medical prescriptions: understanding doctor's notes

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Understanding medical prescriptions is simplified by decoding common abbreviations and Latin terms used by doctors for precise communication. Prescriptions include patient details, medication name, dose, frequency, and duration, with abbreviations like "BD" meaning twice daily and "TDS" meaning thrice daily. While digitalization is improving clarity, asking doctors or pharmacists about confusing terms ensures safe and effective medication use.


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