Cards n.— «If that doesn’t control their pain, we (perhaps uncharitably) say they “failed two rounds.” When admitting such a “sickler,” we have to decide whether to send them to “Gens,” the general medicine service, or “Honk,” the hematology...
peed n.— «“Peeds” or “peedie” when spoken by any doctor means a pediatric patient—that is, a child. But “auto versus peeds” in the ER means a car hit a pedestrian, age unspecified.» —“Doctors’ Lingo That Leaves You Speechless” by Jenny...
Honk n.— «If that doesn’t control their pain, we (perhaps uncharitably) say they “failed two rounds.” When admitting such a “sickler,” we have to decide whether to send them to “Gens,” the general medicine service, or “Honk,” the hematology...
player n.— «Some patients are referred to as “players,” I know not why. You might “inherit” a “dialysis player” at signout—that is, come to a shift and take over the care of a patient who is on chronic hemodialysis.» —“Doctors’ Lingo That Leaves...
peedie n.— «“Peeds” or “peedie” when spoken by any doctor means a pediatric patient—that is, a child. But “auto versus peeds” in the ER means a car hit a pedestrian, age unspecified.» —“Doctors’ Lingo That Leaves You Speechless” by Jenny...
tocco v.— «The nickname, pronounced like “taco,” is a combination of the words “took” and “hocked” and means taking something without permission—but not quite stealing. Sullivan said his father got the nickname by “toccoing” fruit from a local...