| 24hrECG | 24 hour electrocardiogram |
| ABPI | ankle blood pressure index |
| ACE | angiotensin converting enzyme |
| ACR | albumin-creatinine ratio |
| ACRRM | Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine |
| ACS | acute coronary syndrome |
| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| ADT | adult diphtheria-tetanus vaccine |
| AFB | acid fast bacilli (tuberculosis) AF atrial fibrillation |
| alb | albumin |
| Anti CCP | anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody |
| ARB | angiotensin receptor blocker |
| b.d. | twice a day (bis die) |
| bHCG | beta human chorionic gonadotropin |
| bili | bilirubin BMI body mass index |
| BP | blood pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BSL | blood sugar level |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass grafting |
| CHA2DS2VASc | calculates risk of ischaemic stroke |
| Chol | cholesterol |
| CI | confidence interval |
| CK | creatine kinase |
| Cl | chloride Coags coagulation tests |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COX2 | inhibitors cyclo-oxygenase 2 inhibitors |
| CPD | continuing professional development |
| Creat | creatinine CRP C-reactive protein |
| CST | cervical screening test |
| CT | computerised tomography |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| dTpa | diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine adult formulation |
| DNA | did not attend |
| DMARDs | disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs |
| DVT | deep venous thrombosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| EDNOS | eating disorder not otherwise specified |
| ELISA | enzyme linked immunosorbent assay |
| EPDS | Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Score |
| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| FAI | free androgen index |
| FBC/E | full blood count/examination |
| FEV1 | forced expiratory volume in 1 second |
| FODMAPs | fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols |
| FSH | follicle stimulating hormone |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| GA | general anaesthetic |
| GCS | Glasgow coma scale |
| GGT | gamma-glutamyl transferase |
| GP | general practitioner |
| GPM | gravida, parity, miscarriages |
| GTN | glyceryl trinitrate |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| HAS-BLED | calculates the risk of bleeding from anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation |
| Hb | haemoglobin |
| HbA1c | haemoglobin A1c |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| HDLChol | high density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| Hep B | hepatitis B |
| Hep C | hepatitis C |
| Hib | haemophilus influenzae type B vaccination |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HPV | human papillomavirus |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| HZV | herpes zoster vaccine |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| IM | intramuscular injection |
| INR | international normalised ratio |
| IUCD | intrauterine contraceptive device |
| IV | intravenous |
| JVP | jugular venous pulse |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| LBP | lower back pain |
| LDH/LH | lactate dehydrogenase |
| LDLChol | low density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| LFTs | liver function tests |
| LH | luteinising hormone |
| LMP | first day of last menstrual period |
| LSCS | lower segment Caesarean section |
| LUTS | lower urinary tract symptoms |
| m | metre |
| mane | in the morning |
| MCS | microscopy, culture and sensitivity |
| MCP | metacarpophalangeal joints |
| MCV | mean cell volume |
| mg | milligram |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MSU | midstream urine |
| MTHFR | methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase |
| MTP | metatarsophalangeal joints |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| Na | sodium |
| NAAT | nucleic acid amplification test |
| NAD | no abnormality detected |
| NH&MRC | National Health and Medical Research Council |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NIPT | non-invasive pre-natal testing |
| nocte | at night |
| NPS | National Prescribing Service |
| NRT | nicotine replacement therapy |
| NSAIDs | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OCP | oral contraceptive pill |
| ocp | ova, cysts and parasites |
| od | once a day |
| OGTT | oral glucose tolerance test |
| OTC | over the counter—medication bought from a pharmacy without a prescription |
| Pap | Papanicolaou |
| PBS | Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme |
| PCOS | polycystic ovarian syndrome |
| PCR | polymerase chain reaction |
| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea |
| PR | per rectum |
| PrEP | pre-exposure prophylaxis |
| prn | as and when needed (pro re nata) |
| Prot | protein |
| PSA | prostate specific antigen |
| qds | four times a day (quarter die sumendus) |
| RACGP | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
| RDW | red cell distribution width |
| RFDS | Royal Flying Doctor Service |
| RPR | rapid plasma reagin test for syphilis |
| RR | relative risk |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| SHBC | steroid hormone binding globulin |
| SLR | straight leg raising |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| SVD | spontaneous vaginal delivery |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TCA | tricyclic antidepressant |
| tds | three times a day (ter die sumendus) |
| temp | temperature |
| TFTs | thyroid function tests |
| TIA | transient ischaemic attack |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
| TURP | transurethral resection of prostate |
| UEC | urea, electrolytes and creatinine |
| Vit D | Vitamin D |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| WONCA | World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians aka World Organization of Family Doctors |