| Acronym | Meaning |
| PSS | Positive Suitcase Sign - Patients Who Are Repeated Admissions For Prolonged Periods With No Physiological Cause Of Their Problems. They Turn Up At Hospital With Packed Suitcases Ready For Admission |
| HMF | Hysterical Mother Figure |
| FES | Fluttering Eye Syndrome - Patient Faking Unconsciousness |
| FPO | For Practice Only (FTD) |
| SVRI | Something Very Wrong Inside (usually Terminal) |
| HSPL | High Serum Porcelain Level - Patient Is A Crock Of Sh*t |
| RPVU | Relative Porsche Value Unit: Surgical Index Of Potential Income From The Repair Of Patient Injuries, Usually Orthopaedic In Nature. Fractured Finger = A Windscreen Wiper; A Fractured Hip = New Tyres Etc. |
| NKDA | Not Known, Didn't Ask |
| HHS | Hospital Hobo Syndrome - Person Who Visits Multiple Hospitals Seeking Attention Or Accommodation |
| VAC | Vultures Are Circling (dying) |