PatientText
While viewing medical records or test results, click the PatientText icon to replace medical abbreviations with their expanded forms
PatientText - Translate medical abbreviations into plain text
PatientText is a Chrome extension created by Ruben Schuckit, Halley Cummings, and Evan Satinsky. It translates arcane medical abbreviations into plain text, making it easier to understand medical records and test results. Simply click the PatientText icon while viewing medical documents and see the abbreviated terms replaced with their full forms surrounded by brackets.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- tabs
- <all_urls>
Size: 28.86K
Full description: See detailed description
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Speaking as a medical professional, this should be extremely helpful for the layperson trying to understand medical terminology.
by 
Andrew Satinsky, 2016-11-07
Andrew Satinsky, 2016-11-07Can hardly wait for my next medical test results so i can use this extension!
by 
Michael Windlinger, 2016-11-06
Michael Windlinger, 2016-11-06good idea! doesn't have everything, but it's very helpful already!
by 
Gavriel K, 2016-11-06
Gavriel K, 2016-11-06Extension safety
Risk impact
PatientText requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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