Pitsigh
The oddly soothing sight of oedema slowly rebounding under your touch.
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A collection of 52 issues
Patchbloom
The slow, spreading sweat patch on scrubs during a hot, high-pressure moment.
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.
Pagertide
The relentless rhythm of bleeps pulling you back again and again, no matter the hour.
Nameghost
The sudden intimacy of caring for a patient who shares a loved one's name.
Mentorclench
The mix of pride and anxiety while watching a junior attempt a first procedure.
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.