Mentorclench
The mix of pride and anxiety while watching a junior attempt a first procedure.
Matt Morgan
A meeting with Dr Brown
A convenient fiction deployed to suggest urgent professional collaboration, when in fact it is code for escaping to a quiet corner for a restorative cup of tea. Submitted by Peter Brindley.
Maskbreath
The metallic taste of your own breath after hours in an N95.
Liftstare
Standing in silence with relatives after breaking bad news.
Kinkpanic
The sudden surge of fear on spotting a kink in a vital line.
Remoaners
Remoaners
The doctor who constantly talks about retirement but never leaves. Submitted by Peter Brindley.
Griefsplit
The fracture in your mind when trivial news follows a day of undeserved deaths.
Obeepity
When your gut mutes the pager sound whilst leaning forward. Submitted by Peter Brindley.
Gownsnap
The satisfying rip and shrug of removing a surgical gown.
Stetho-nope
A doctor who never examines the patient. Submitted by Peter Brindley.