General
sx
What does sx mean?
Charting shorthand for a patient's symptoms.
"Sx include cough, fever, and fatigue."
Origin
Abbreviation of 'symptom.'
Frequently asked questions
What does Sx mean in medical notes?
It's charting shorthand for a patient's symptoms.
How is Sx used?
It lists what the patient is experiencing, as in 'Sx include cough, fever, and fatigue.'
Can Sx also mean surgery?
In some contexts Sx is used for surgery, but in symptom-focused charting it means symptoms; the meaning depends on context.
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