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. 2019 Apr;65(4):253–259.

Table 2.

Suggested phrasing for code words: Examples using code word the list.

SITUATION EXAMPLE OF PHRASING
Urgent: call police now
  • “Please call for the list right now”

  • “I need the list right now”

Urgent assistance required: help
  • “Please help me find the list”

  • “Can you help me with the list?”

Everything is fine: do not worry
  • “Please don’t worry about the list”

  • “Don’t worry, I have the list”

Please check back in 5 min
  • “ Can I see the list in a few minutes?”

  • “I will need the list in 5 minutes”