Glossary Search
Use this glossary search to find out what the acronyms we use in the DHB mean.
Term
Definition
ALP
Alkaline Phosphatase
ALT
Alanine Transaminase
ANA
Antinuclear Antibody
APH
Antepartum haemorrhage
APTT
Activated Partial Thromboplastia Time
ARDS
Auckland Regional Dental Service
ARFS
Auckland Regional Forensic Service
ARM
Artificial rupture of membranes
ASMS
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
AST
Aspartate Transaminase
AT&R
Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation
AUT
Auckland University of Technology
AWOL
Absent without leave
AXR
Abdominal X-Ray
B.O.
Bowels open
B.P.
Blood Pressure
B12
Vitamin B12
BA Swallow
Barium Swallow
BARS
Barnes – Alathisia rating scale
BD
Twice daily
BF
Breast feeding
BG
Blood gas
BHCG
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadrotrophin
BHScN
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nursing)
BKA
Below Knee Amputation