Ethics Behav. 2003;13(2):173-89.

Medical slang in British hospitals.

Fox AT, Fertleman M, Cahill P, Palmer RD.

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St. Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom. adam.fox2@virgin.net

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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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