after Lou in Lou Ann precedes the A after Lou in LouAnn. Therefore,
in a filing system that follows the nothing comes before something
guideline, Lou Ann comprises two filing units whereas
LouAnncomprises one filing unit. Lou Ann precedes LouAnn in the
filing sequence—the space comes before the letter.
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Resource: Ch. 6 of Essentials of Health Information
Management: Principles and Practices
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Use the nothing comes before something guideline as you put
the following names in alphabetical order, showing the order of filing
units (last name, first name, suffix.).
o
Norman Bailey-Jones
o
Norman Bailey Jones
o
Robert D’Angelo
o
Robert D. Angelo
o
Robert DeAngelo
o
Judith delaCroix
o
Judith Dela Croix
o
Franklin M. Haney
o
Franklin Mac Haney, Jr.
o
Franklin MacHaney, Jr.
Franklin Mac Haney Sr.
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