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.nhs.uk>, "Barton, Sue - RCHT" <[log in to unmask]> writes
>For historic reasons we have not had a separate area for treating the
>"walking wounded". Now, thanks to winter pressure initiatives, we are about
>to re-designate part of the department for that purpose.
>What we call that area is giving us pause for thought.
>"Minor Injuries" seems inappropriate and conveys the wrong impression.
>"Walking wounded" seems vaguely derogatory
>"Treatments" has its own implications
>Are there any alternatives in common usage?
Green Triage area ?
Dr G Ray
Staff Grade
A&E
Sussex
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