What Does WD Mean in Medical Terms?

WD stands for withdrawal (documentation shorthand). Abstinence syndrome shorthand.

Where you will see WD

You will most often see WD in mental health assessments and care plans, medication orders and prescriptions.

Example

A medication order might be written with “WD” as shorthand for withdrawal (documentation shorthand).

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