noun
General Slang
walkie-talkie
WAW-kee TAW-kee · noun · slang
An alert, mobile, self-caring patient
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Definitions
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A patient who can walk and talk and largely look after themselves — low-acuity and easy to nurse.
“Half the bay tonight are walkie-talkies, thankfully.”
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walkie-talkie In A Sentence
Half the bay tonight are walkie-talkies, thankfully.
Origin & Usage
Literal 'walks and talks'; common nursing slang.
Variants
walkie talkie
People Also Ask
What is a 'walkie-talkie' patient?
It's an alert, mobile patient who can walk and talk and largely care for themselves, making them low-acuity and easy to nurse.
Why are they called walkie-talkies?
It's a literal play on the fact that they can both walk and talk, unlike more dependent patients.
Is 'walkie-talkie' a rude term?
No, it's harmless nursing shorthand describing how much care a patient needs.
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