Medical Euphemism

Euphemisms and Phrases for Dead, Death, and Dying

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While some euphemisms are used by friends and relatives in an effort to be kind, gentle, and polite, there is a different set of euphemisms that are often used by physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners. Common medical euphemisms …

30 Medical Slang Terms Nurses Use - NurseBuff

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Euphemisms in Medical Jargon - FFOS-repozitorij

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Euphemisms in Medical Jargon BA Thesis Mentor: Associate Professor dr. sc. Tanja Gradečak - Erdeljić Osijek, 2014 . 2 Abstract The aim of this paper is to offer a brief …

Doctors' use of euphemisms and their impact on patients …

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Doctors often use a range of euphemisms as a means to facilitate communication in the consultation. The present experimental study aimed to assess whether GPs use or avoid …

Euphemism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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eu· phe· mism ˈyü-fə-ˌmiz-əm : the substitution of a mild or pleasant expression for one that is too strong or unpleasant also : a mild or pleasant expression so substituted "pass …

Examples of Euphemism: 80+ Common Phrases

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A euphemism is a polite expression used in place of words or phrases that might otherwise be considered harsh or unpleasant. These phrases are used regularly, and there are many common examples of euphemisms …

The Role of Euphemisms in Healthcare Communication

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Euphemisms can help a physician to explain the diagnosis or condition of the disease to the patient by facilitating the understanding of the disease and reducing …

What is your favorite medical euphemism? I'll start... - reddit

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What is your favorite medical euphemism? I'll start... My current favorite medical euphemism comes from a respected community neurologist who recently opined: Given …

The Role of Euphemisms in Healthcare Communication - Prime …

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A euphemism is defined as a “A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something …

List of medical phrases and euphemisms... Please add your own

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Going into a GP surgery with worrying symptoms that you think could be cancer symptoms, and being told not to be so anxious. Doctors who try and 'calm you …