Medical slang in British hospitals |
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Authors: | Fox Adam T Fertleman Michael Cahill Pauline Palmer Roger D |
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Affiliation: | St. Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom. adam.fox2@virgin.net |
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Abstract: | The usage, derivation, and psychological, ethical, and legal aspects of slang terminology in medicine are discussed. The colloquial vocabulary is further described and a comprehensive glossary of common UK terms provided in appendix. This forms the first list of slang terms currently in use throughout the British medical establishment. |
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