Healthcare Communication Terminology

noun a strategy of delaying making a decision or taking action until a specific event or outcome occurs

• The negotiation process can often feel like a waiting game as both parties deliberate on the terms.
• I hate playing the waiting game when it comes to hearing back about job applications.
• We've been stuck in this waiting game for hours, I'm getting so bored.
• Life is like a waiting game, you never know what's coming next so you have to be patient.

noun British Sign Language

• British Sign Language (BSL) is the main sign language used in the United Kingdom.
• I learned some basic BSL signs to communicate with my deaf friend.
• Some people think learning BSL is a breeze, but it actually takes a lot of practice.
• Understanding BSL is like learning a whole new language in silence.