WestJEM Will No Longer Use the Term “Provider” to Refer to Physicians

[WilcoWorld]

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This is modestly interesting.

 

[Birdstrike]

This is modestly interesting.

That was interesting. And somewhat amusing.

 

[southerndoc]

They raise valid points.

 

[turkeyjerky]

I had a bad feeling, which was quickly validated, about my old group when the first email I received began"Dear Providers".

 

[nimbus]

Urban dictionary says a provider is a prostitute or a drug dealer.

Urban Dictionary: provider

provider: a [euphemism] for prostitute, one who performs [sexual acts] in exchange for monetary [compensation].

www.urbandictionary.com

 

[southerndoc]

Urban dictionary says a provider is a prostitute or a drug dealer.

Urban Dictionary: provider

provider: a [euphemism] for prostitute, one who performs [sexual acts] in exchange for monetary [compensation].

www.urbandictionary.com

Sometimes I feel like that kind of provider with the exploitations of the insurance industry. LOL

 

[AlmostAnMD]

The new medical N-word

I'm down

Only "those people" can use it

 

[Angry Birds]

The new medical N-word

I'm down

Only "those people" can use it

This almost makes sense
But not quite

 

[Arcan57]

Maybe ACEP will follow suit? 🤣

 

[Old_Mil]

This is modestly interesting.

WestJEM: We're going to sunset the term provider when referring to physicians.
ACEP: We're going to sunset physicians and refer to providers as such.