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Allen165

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Which is correct?

The ABC of Palliative Care.

The ABCs of Palliative Care.

The ABC's of Palliative Care.

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Which is correct?

The ABC of Palliative Care.

The ABCs of Palliative Care.

The ABC's of Palliative Care.

Thanks.

Your first example is the generally accepted style.
 

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I would write
The ABCs of ...
 

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I vote for ABC.

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Make that 3 votes - but note, all 3 votes for ABC are BrEng speakers
 

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Make that 3 votes - but note, all 3 votes for ABC are BrEng speakers

Yes, I've noticed that. And I think an American would say "ABCs," while a Brit would say "ABC."
 

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Yet another pondial difference I never would have expected!
 
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