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order [or´der]

1. a taxonomic category subordinate to a class and superior to a family (or suborder).

2. the prescription of a physician regarding treatment of a patient.

standing order a physician's order that can be exercised by other health care workers when predetermined conditions have been met.

standing order

Medtalk Instructions for Pt management that are to be followed–usually by the nursing staff on a regular and consistent basis, unless instructed to the contrary–eg, SOs for medications or changing of wound dressings. Cf Standing order.

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