Definition:

"In status quo." This is a phrase typically used during surgical rounds to indicate that there has been no change in the patient's status.

Usage:

He's ISQ.

Synonyms:

in status quo

Created Sep 02, 2010

Definition:

A public address sent over the hospital's PA system that is code for a baffling case that needs more doctors in the room in the hope that one of them will have an answer.

Usage:

Over the PA system: "Calling doctor Blue to room 57."

Created Sep 02, 2010

Definition:

A common motor vehicle accident that involves a car making a right turn into a cyclist along the car's right side. Right hooks often happen after bikes and vehicles stop at stop signs or lights.

Usage:

The deadly days of summer just started. That makes three right hooks this month.

Created Aug 31, 2010

Definition:

A patient who is confused or senile.

Usage:

My patient is not even in the ball game. He kept telling me about an affair he had with Marge Schott.

Synonyms:

senile, confused

Created Aug 29, 2010

Definition:

The process of calling senior medical staffers to cover your ass.

Usage:

Maybe we should load the boat on this one. I don't want to roll the dice with my career.

Synonyms:

consultation, consult

Created Aug 29, 2010