Terminology
Common Medical Acronyms/Abbreviations (A-Z)
# - fracture
AAA – abdominal aortic aneurism
Abdo - abdomen/abdominal
ASC – ambulance support crew
BP – blood pressure
C/O - complaining of
CFR – community first responder
COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP – chest pain
CVA – cerebral vascular accident
DIB – difficulty in breathing
DNACPR – do not attempt cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
DNAR – do not attempt resuscitation
DNR – do not resuscitate
DOA – dead on arrival
DVT – deep vein thrombosis
ECA – emergency care assistant
ECG – electrocardiogram
EOL – end of life
ECP – emergency care practitioner
HCA – healthcare assistant
HCP – health care professional
HTN - hypertension
ICD - implantable cardioverter defibrillator
IM – intra-muscular
IO – intra-osseous
IV – intra-venous
LLQ - lower left quadrant
LRQ - lower right quadrant
MI – myocardial infarction
NoF – neck of femur
NSR - normal sinus rhythm
PE – pulmonary embolism
PEA – pulseless electrical activity
PR – per-rectal
PT - patient
PV – per-vaginal
ROSC – return of spontaneous circulation
RTB – return to base
SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome
SOB – shortness of breath
SOBOE - short of breath on exertion
STEMI – ST elevation myocardial infarction
THR - total hip replacement
TIA – transient ischemic attack
TKR - total knee replacement
ULQ - upper left quadrant
URQ - upper right quadrant
VF – ventricular fibrillation
VT – ventricular tachycardia
Suggested Headings for Clinical Documentation
PC - presenting complaint
HXPC - history of presenting complaint
O/A - on arrival
G/imp - general impression
O/E - on examination
CNS - central nervous system
MH - mental health
CVS - cardiovascular system
RS - respiratory system
GU/GI - genito-urinary/gastrointestinal
MSK - musculoskeletal
Tx - treatment
Additional sub-headings:
PMHx - past medical history
DHx - drug history
SHx - social history
FHx - family history
NKDA - no known drug allergies
NKA - no known allergies
Common Police Acronyms/Abbreviations (A-Z)
AAIB - Air Accident Investigation Branch
ABC - Acceptable Behaviour Contract
ABE - Achieving Best Evidence
ABH - Actual Bodily Harm
ACPO - Association of Chief Police Officers
AFO - Authorised Firearms Officer
AFR - Automatic Fingerprint Recognition
AIO - Accident Investigation Officer
ANPR - Automatic Number Plate Recognition
ARV - Armed Response Vehicle
ASBO - Anti-Social Behaviour Order
ASU - Air Support Unit
BAME - Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
BTP - British Transport Police
BWV - Body Worn Video
CBO - Criminal Behaviour Order
CCJ - County Court Judgement
CCTV - Closed Circuit Television
CHIS - Covert Human Intelligence Source
CID - Criminal Investigation Department
C/INSP - Chief Inspector
CJS - Criminal Justice System
CO - Case Officer.
CNC - Civil Nuclear Constabulary
CPO - Crime Prevention Officer
CPS - Crown Prosecution Service
CS - An abbreviation for O-chlorobenzylidene malonontrite
C/SUPT - Chief Superintendent
DDM - Dedicated Decision Maker
DDO - Designated Detention Officer
D&D - Drunk and Disorderly
DIC - Drunk in Charge
DPG - Diplomatic Protection Group
D/SUPT - Detective Superintendent
DVLA - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
EAB - Evidence and Actions Book
EBM - Evidential Breath Machine
EBP - Evidence-Based Policing
EDL - English Defence League
ETA - Estimated Time Of Arrival
FBO - Football Banning Order
FEO - Firearms Enquiry Officer/Front Enquiry Office
FLO - Family Liaison Officer
FLC - Family Liaison Co-Ordinator
FOIA - Freedom of Information Act
FPN - Fixed Penalty Notice
GBH - Grievous Bodily Harm
GMP - Greater Manchester Police
HAZCHEM - Hazardous Chemicals
HMIC - His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabularies
HSE - Health and Safety Executive
IO - Investigating Officer
IOM - Integrated offender management
IOPC - Independent Office for Police Conduct
ISA - Investigation Support Assiatant
JP - Justice of the Peace
MAPPA - Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements
MISPER - Missing Person
MIT - Major Investigation Team
MO - Modus Operandi
MPS - Metropolitan Police Service
NaVCIS - National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service
NBPA - National Black Police Association
NCALT - National Centre for Applied Learning Technologies
NDM - National Decision Model
NFA - No Fixed Abode
NFA - No Further Action
NPAS - National Police Air Service
OCG - Organised Crime Group
OCN - Organised Crime Network
OIC - Officer in Case/Officer in charge
OOCD - Out of Court Disposals
OPCC - Office Of The Police And Crime Commissioner
OSU - Officer Safety Unit/Operational Support Unit
OST - Officer Safety Training
PACE - Police and Criminal Evidence Act
PCSO - Police Community Support Officer
PHE - Public Health England
PNB - Pocket Note Book
PNC - Police National Computer
PND - Police National Database
POLACC - Police Accident
POLSA - Police Search Adviser
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
QPM - Queen's Police Medal
RAFP - Royal Air Force Police
RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
RMP - Royal Military Police
RTC - Road Traffic Collision
SC - Special Constable
SCPO - Serious Crime Prevention Order
SIO - Senior Investigating Officer
SMT/SLT - Senior Management Team
SNT - Safer Neighbourhood Team
SOCO - Scenes Of Crime Officer
SPOC - Single Point of Contact
SUPT - Superintendent
TPAC - Tactical Pursuit and Containment
TRiM - Trauma risk management
TSG/TST - Territorial Support Group/Tactical Support Team
TSU - Technical Support Unit/Tactical Support unit
TVP - Thames Valley Police
TWOC - Taking Without Consent
VCOP - Victim Codes Of Practice
VDRS - Vehicle Defect Rectification Scheme
VOSA - Vehicle & Operator Services Agency
YOT/YOS - Youth Offending Team/Youth Offender Service
*Source: consultingcops.com