Healthwatch Jargon Buster
30/03/2017
Health and social care providers often use abbreviations & acronyms to describe processes, procedures and departments. We have identified the most frequently used and provided a brief explanation for each. If you require any further information about any of the abbreviations or acronyms used, please contact us using the details in this leaflet.
The research and information produced for this document is courtesy of Healthwatch Kingston upon Hull.
http://www.healthwatchkingstonuponhull.co.uk
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