Patchbloom
The slow, spreading sweat patch on scrubs during a hot, high-pressure moment.
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A collection of 177 issues
Diagnophoria
The quiet surge of satisfaction that follows landing on the correct diagnosis. Submitted by Bethany Bremner.
Passnesia
The sudden mental blackout when trying to log in to a hospital computer youÕve used daily for years, as if the password has been surgically removed from your memory.
Thera-punk
When another clinician undermines your therapeutic plan in a particularly undermining way. Submitted by Bethany Bremner.
Pagertide
The relentless rhythm of bleeps pulling you back again and again, no matter the hour.
Autogaslight
When you know something, but are afraid to look a fool if mistaken. Submitted by Guillermo Uribe.
Nameghost
The sudden intimacy of caring for a patient who shares a loved one's name.
Riiight
When contact a colleague and begin with, "Do you remember that patient...". Submitted by Ross Fisher.
Nightface
When the day team think you've just finished a night shift, but you haven't. Submitted by Anahita Sharma.
Reclinertia
The sinking feeling when the plans you’ve already set in motion slowly slither back into inertia despite your best efforts—so the same unresolved problem is waiting for you, unchanged, on the next ward round. Submitted by Nandika.