Doctors Flashcards
1
Q
What are some examples of jargon used by doctors?
A
‘The bunker’, ‘frequent fliers’, ‘high five’, ‘code brown’ and ‘in the departure lounge’
2
Q
What does the phrase ‘in the departure lounge’ mean?
A
Someone who is dying but still holding onto life
3
Q
What does ‘high five’ mean for doctors?
A
Let’s someone know they are operating on a HIV patient
4
Q
Why do doctors use jargon and tell patients in a nicer way?
A
To save their face
