Question

In General Biology, it is important to understand basic scientific terminology. This knowledge as well as proper spelling of medical terminology in healthcare is especially important. Why is proper spelling of medical terminology in health related professions important? Include in your response at least one example of how a spelling error might affect a patient s medical history. Write one well-written paragraph and answer the above question to earn 10 points.

Answer 1

An example of spelling error that might affect a patient’s medical treatment is Enuresis-Anuresis.

These are completely two different things. Enuresis is a condition of involuntary urination (urinary incontinence). On the other hand, anuresis is a condition characterized  by the inability to urinate or the retention of urine in the bladder.