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Slang 'On Board'
Robert Hatch, MD, MPH
Gainesville, Fla
Arch Fam Med. 1993;2(6):591.
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I read with great interest the article by McCrary and Christensen1 published in the January issue of the ARCHIVES. I found their categorization of slang into four basic types to be very helpful and insightful. I was also pleased to read that they noted the potential usefulness of jargon in helping physicians cope with difficult situations and the allowance that even excellent physicians may, at times, resort to derogatory jargon to deal with stress.
I also heartily endorse their recommendation that "This situation should prompt observers to scrutinize the social, physiological, and physical conditions that have produced so much stress and discomfort among physicians." However, even if improvements are made in the conditions faced by physicians, especially in training, I am afraid that the practice of medicine will always entail some stress. Therefore, it may also be valuable to provide training and support to help physicians develop healthier coping
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