What Does DOS Mean in Medical Terms?

DOS stands for Delirium Observation Screening scale. Nurse-observation delirium scale.

Where you will see DOS

You will most often see DOS in neurology notes and assessments, nursing notes, care plans and handovers.

Example

A chart note might use “DOS” as shorthand for Delirium Observation Screening scale when documenting a patient's care.

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