| Acronym | Meaning |
| GOK | God Only Knows |
| FPO | For Practice Only (FTD) |
| PPP | Piss Poor Protoplasm |
| VAC | Vultures Are Circling (dying) |
| B&T | Bagged And Tagged - Body Ready For Dispatch To Morgue |
| TTJ | Transfer To Jesus |
| GSP | Gown Sign Positive - A Patient Who Leaves (self-discharge) Without Official Discharge Orders |
| GPH | Goddamns Per Hour |
| PPA | Practicing Professional Alcoholic |
| SHA | Ship His Ass (when Patients Refuse To Be Discharged). |