Which abbreviation stands for Signs and symptoms?

• A. sx
• B. SHx
• C. s/s
• D. Tx

Answer: (C)

Signs and symptoms are both documented together in medical notes, with the shorthand s/s used to indicate this combined information. The slash signals that the note includes both objective signs observed by the clinician and subjective symptoms reported by the patient. This makes s/s the most inclusive and clear abbreviation for what’s being conveyed. By comparison, sx often stands for symptoms alone, SHx means social history, and Tx stands for treatment.