title: Medical slang in British hospitals.
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.
authors.affiliation: St. Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom. adam.fox2@virgin.net
authors.forename: Adam T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fertleman
authors.forename: Pauline
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cahill
authors.forename: Roger D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D000004:Abbreviations as Topic; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008499:Medical Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D008511:Medicine; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010820:Physicians / Q000941:ethics / Q000523:psychology*; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D006113:United Kingdom; D014705:Verbal Behavior / Q000941:ethics; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic