Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
OT know-how
English answer:
knowing what to do in an operating theatre
Added to glossary by
XiaoRan
Dec 17, 2006 18:27
17 yrs ago
English term
OT know-how
English
Medical
Medical (general)
OT know-how
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Responses
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Selected
knowing what to do in an operating theatre
if it's not occupational therapy...
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: My first thought, O/T is fairly common for Operating Theatre
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William [Bill] Gray
: Quite possible, but we do really need more context to be sure.
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| agree |
Alfa Trans (X)
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Vanessa Fuller
: context would indeed be helpful
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you very much Sue."
+1
7 mins
Will Matter
United States
United States
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English
Specializes in field
United States
proofreading/editing/research/security
Native in: English 
Works in: English, Japanese to English, zzz Other zzz to English, and 3 more.
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Occupational Therapy
"OT" is usually an acronym (abbreviation) for "occupational therapy" and "know-how" is idiomatic English for "knowledge" (knowing how to do something, having knowledge of a skill). So, here it means that someone has knowledge of Occupational Therapy, they know about OT. HTH.
8 mins
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Dou you have any further context, XiaoRan?
HTH
Sara
HTH
Sara
Reference:
50 mins
William [Bill] Gray
Norway
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English
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Norway
Working with words
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21
Old Testament know-how / or misprint for "to know how (to do something)"
This is merely a guess while we await the asker's response to the queries above. But maybe there is some reference to a biblical medical remedy, or some such, which would not always be know to medical personal, therefore there is mention of "OT know-how".
But as I said, this is merely a guess!
Or, could it just be a misprint for "to"? Check the context, XiaoRan!
Sorry about 2 suggestions in one answer, glossary purists! It's unlikely that you'll employ these ones! :-)
Cheers, and Happy Holiday Season to everyone!
But as I said, this is merely a guess!
Or, could it just be a misprint for "to"? Check the context, XiaoRan!
Sorry about 2 suggestions in one answer, glossary purists! It's unlikely that you'll employ these ones! :-)
Cheers, and Happy Holiday Season to everyone!
Peer comment(s):
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Tony M
: Thinking outside the box is great, Bill! But this is SO far outside it... ;-)
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Thanks, Tony! I said it was a guess, perhaps it lacked the word "wild", or worse!! ;-). Still no response from the asker, I see. I like Sue's offering, which I see you have also approved. I'll join you, to show there's no ill feeling!
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ErichEko ⟹⭐
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outpatient treatment
Kind of remembering your last question regarding procedure for treating patient after a surgery/an operation.
Why should there Outpatient Treatment Program?
Well, because the patient can be too weak physically and psychologically to do full recovery on his/her own, e.g. in case of drug addiction (psychological), in case of systolic heart failure (physical).
What is Outpatient Treatment Program?
It is a program designed for specific diseases/illness where the patient is strong enough to stay outside hospital but in need of assistance and supervision to get full recovery or just maintain his/her condition.
Just a sample info:
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041201/2157.html
Optimal outpatient treatment of systolic heart failure has three goals that should be pursued simultaneously: (1) control of risk factors for the development and progression of heart failure, (2) treatment of heart failure, and (3) education of patients.
Why should there Outpatient Treatment Program?
Well, because the patient can be too weak physically and psychologically to do full recovery on his/her own, e.g. in case of drug addiction (psychological), in case of systolic heart failure (physical).
What is Outpatient Treatment Program?
It is a program designed for specific diseases/illness where the patient is strong enough to stay outside hospital but in need of assistance and supervision to get full recovery or just maintain his/her condition.
Just a sample info:
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20041201/2157.html
Optimal outpatient treatment of systolic heart failure has three goals that should be pursued simultaneously: (1) control of risk factors for the development and progression of heart failure, (2) treatment of heart failure, and (3) education of patients.
Discussion
But my document is not about Occupational therapists or Occupational therapy