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Although DNA might have clear meaning within the context that it is
written, I would question whether it can be considered to be 'almost
universally understood'. In medical notes it could mean either Did Not
Attend or Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
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21 October 2008
Joanne E Hegarty
SpR Neonatology
Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital, Belfast, BT12 6BB
Canada is a country divided into Provinces and Territories. Our
neighbour to the South has States, which is easily remembered by the name
of the country as The United States of America.
We get a little touchy on being confused with the USA!
Nuisance letters
Although DNA might have clear meaning within the context that it is
written, I would question whether it can be considered to be 'almost
universally understood'. In medical notes it could mean either Did Not
Attend or Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
Competing interests:
None declared
Competing interests: No competing interests