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#4026 - 03/11/03 07:26 AM Eponyms
Jackie
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Registered: 08/11/98
Posts: 2283
Loc: Akron, OH
I know that we are supposed to drop the possesive "s" with diseases now, but when a dictator says "Alzheimer's disease," or "Crohn's disease," it does not look right. My dictator is saying "Patient takes sulfa for his Crohn's." Should I just drop the "s" and change it to Chrohn disease?" AACK! I hate this! Thank you.
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#4027 - 03/11/03 08:21 AM Re: Eponyms
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According to the latest BOS, page 162:

In awkward constructions, such as when the noun following the eponym is omitted, the possessive form becomes preferred.

The patient's husband suffers from Alzheimer's.

Further:
AAMT first advocated dropping the possessive form of eponyms in 1990. We adopted this standard because it promotes consistency and clarity. More recently, the AMA Manual of Style, Stedman's Medical Dictionary and Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary have acknowledged the trend away from the possessive form.

It is important to note, however, that use of the possessive form remains an acceptable alternative if dictated and/or if indicated as the preference by the employer or client.

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#4028 - 03/11/03 08:28 AM Re: Eponyms
Jackie
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Registered: 08/11/98
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Loc: Akron, OH
Thank you, Janie. I've not yet been able to afford the latest copy of the BOS, still have the old one. I appreciate your time and help on this.
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