| Acronym | Meaning |
| LGFD | Looks Good From Door (but Not Closely Examined) |
| AWTF | Away With The Fairies; A Patient Who Is Totally Confused |
| DRT | Dead Right There (patient Dead At Scene Of Accident) |
| FOB | Found On Bench |
| OBE | Open Both Ends (known In UK As DNV - Diarrhoea And Vomiting) |
| ALPAC | Acute Lead Poisoning Air-conditioned - Multiple Gun Shot Wounds |
| ALS | Absolute Loss Of Sanity (nutcase) |
| 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 |
| FTF | Failed To Fly (botched Suicide) |
| LMC | Low Marble Count (low IQ) |