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nad
What does nad mean?
Standard clinical shorthand scrawled in patient notes meaning 'No Abnormality Detected' — i.e., the examination turned up nothing wrong. Used across UK/Commonwealth medicine on charts, ward rounds, and discharge summaries.
"Chest clear, abdo soft, neuro NAD — send him home."
Frequently asked questions
What does NAD mean in medical shorthand?
NAD is doctor shorthand for 'no abnormality detected' — and there's a cynical joke version, 'not actually done.'
How do you use NAD in a sentence?
"Chest exam was NAD," or, joking, "the notes say NAD but we all know that means 'not actually done.'"
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