| What jargon term annoys you the most? | Why? |
|---|---|
| Dyspnea |
I can't even work out how to say it |
| Dyspnoea |
People struggle to pronounce this term, let alone know what it means. Why not say 'distress with breathing' or 'uncomfortable breathing' or 'breathing discomfort' |
| Elderly primigravida |
Just say 'older first-time mum' please! Not only will your patients know what you are talking about, they also won't have to deal with the shock of being called 'elderly' in their late-30s. |
| Elephant in the room |
Where do these terms even originate? What elephant? Which room? Just say 'the real problem is...' |
| Environmental scan |
This is used when an organisation researches what's happening in relation to something they are planning something. It sounds like some kind of robot with a laser scanning for something it wants to kill... |
| evidence-based practice |
because it means nothing to clients who just want a service |
| F2F - Face to face |
Many text messaging abbreviations are coming into Health documentation . For clear and concise sharing of information , health documentation must be clear and concise. |
| Flesh it out |
I imagine skin being rolled out like dough |
| frequent presenter (say to the EmergcenY Department-ED). |
Not good use of words, it's more of a label for a patient. Better to write, 'client has represented to ED with...………….'. |
| furlough |
Unknown word- new term |
| Game Changer |
Over used. |
| Gaming |
"Gaming" refers to playing games, either online or in real life. It is not "gambling" and should not be used as a weasel word to make gambling seem nicer or less threatening. Especially by governments. "Minister for Gaming"? Really? How about "Minister For Exploitation"? |
| HRT - Humam Resources Team |
It also stands for hormone replacement therapy and is at times very embarrassing. |
| hypertension |
Just tell a patient they have high blood pressure - many don't understand the word. |
| integumentary |
such a freaking long word, a tongue twister meaning skin |
| intersectional |
Unless people are going to actually unpack what this term means on a day to day basis and use language that is more accessible, this term alienates. It is often used by people who want to come across as progressive and really 'with it' but don't really understand what it means and how it's part of the social justice movement. |
| It is What It Is |
It is often said to avoid discussion or really expressing how you really feel |
| It's not specifically a jargon term that annoys me, it's the increased use of acronyms. |
What the heck do some of these acronyms mean!!!!! STOP using acronyms that often only relate to your field/area of work, just speak plain English so we know what you mean and we can stop pretending we know what you mean. |
| IX |
For instance, if your blinds have severe discolouration that does not go away |
| jargon |
cause i think it's spelt wrong |
| What jargon term annoys you the most? | Why? |
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