Is a Scrip a Prescription? Unraveling Common Medical Terminology
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While medical communication often involves technical terminology, a recent survey found that a significant portion of patients are unsure about the distinction between informal and formal terms like **Is a scrip a prescription?**. This common shorthand, used frequently in healthcare settings, is simply a colloquial and abbreviated way to refer to a physician's official and legally binding order for medication.
