What should be capitalized?
we sent him immediately to radiology and will speak with mrs. farrel when she arrives.
Answer:
We sent him immediately to Radiology and will speak with Mrs. Farrel when she arrives.
Note: there is a rule related to departments that is very unique to medical transcription. Doctors will often refer to a specialty as an entity in and of itself, encompassing the building, the people, and the department all in one. (therefore the capital letter)
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Right. And thanks for the clarification of Radiology. I was wondering about it until I saw your note.
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