International Nurses Association

Reading the handwriting of the doctor, or doctors, that you work with can be a job within itself. Asking your doctor to reiterate what is written can time consuming and irritating for the both of you, however, it is important that you decipher the information properly. According to Time magazine, more than 7,000 people die because of sloppy handwriting per year. Therefore, it may be difficult to understand another person's handwriting, however, there are ways you can figure out what it says before moving forward. Related:   Why do we have a Nursing Shortage? Be Persistent Ask your doctor instead of assuming you know what it says, as going directly to the source is the only sure way to figure out what he or she is trying to say. Unfortunately, a busy doctor might not have the time or the patience to take a moment to read their own handwriting. If this is the case, try to address the situation as soon as possible.  Keep Track of Recurring Symbols and Abbrevi