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Use of abbreviations in the BJGP
Ian J. Hamilton

Published on: 15 January 2026

Published on: (15 January 2026)
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Use of abbreviations in the BJGP
Ian J. Hamilton, Retired GP, None
An abbreviation is a short form of a word or phrase.¹ The following examples were contained in the editorial and research sections of the recent edition of the BJGP²: CYP (children and young people), NHCs (Neighbourhood Health Centres), MHPs (mental health presentations), EDs (emergency departments), SDM (shared decision making), PP (patient preference), SAS (special allocation scheme) SMD (severe and multiple disadvantage), EI (early intervention), SMI (severe mental illness), ID (intellectual disabilities), PH (postural hypotension), PBA (person-based approach).

Certain abbreviations are easily recognised, such as NHS, GP and GMC; however, reading an article with too many unnecessary or specialised abbreviations can be confusing and irritating for the general reader.

References

1. Cambridge Dictionary. Abbreviation. https/dictionary.cambridge.org>dictionary>abbreviation

2. Romeu D, Chitsabesan P, Mughal F. Young people's mental health: an NHS primary care perspective, 10 years on. Br J Gen Pract 2026; 76(762):4-6. DOI: 10.3399/BJGP.2025.0743.

Competing Interests: None declared.

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