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What does it mean when a doctor puts "dd, paf" on a hospital discharge letter?

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Question: It is best to ask the writer of the letter what they mean when their meaning is not clear. Those letters could have lots of interpretations.

Answered 4/3/2015

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A member asked:

What does it mean when a doctor puts "dd, paf" on a hospital discharge letter?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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