n. A style of treating patients implicitly based on their social and financial status (be it by quality or lack of insurance, etc.).
ant. outcome-based medicine, of which this term is a parody.
ant. outcome-based medicine, of which this term is a parody.
When I was in the ER, I didn't have proof of insurance on me, so they asked me to make a deposit of $100... as if it were income-based medicine or something!
by RehabbedMacAddict March 19, 2009
n. A dysphoric state of mind that occurs after one looks into one's email inbox with great anticipation of something, only to feel rejected that nobody has sent the individual a particular email.
I had a major case of inbox depression going on for months as I waited for med school admission notifications to come in.
by RehabbedMacAddict October 18, 2009
decl. Innuendo given to a job applicant that s/he is under-qualified and will not be hired, despite the fact that nobody else before the applicant had by then previously chosen for the position.
It's amazing how I've sent my resume to several different startups and other larger companies -- And they all tell me that the position has been filled ... even with the job posting still kept up!!
by RehabbedMacAddict October 18, 2009
adj. Describing very moderate, sensible views, socially progressive and fiscally conservative, as well as those who hold such views.
etym. Pun on the word "bipartisan", and named after the moderate Democrat Evan Bayh, former Indiana governor and current Indiana senator.
etym. Pun on the word "bipartisan", and named after the moderate Democrat Evan Bayh, former Indiana governor and current Indiana senator.
Vice President Joe Biden seems to be fairly Bayhpartisan given his moderate and sensible views on several issues. This is probably why President Barack Obama selected him as his running mate in 2008.
by RehabbedMacAddict November 03, 2009
n. The general phenomenon of college students wanting to join every single college club and extracurricular activity that they did in high school; may also include early fall semester rush to Greek organizations.
c.f. froshmanic (Indiv. noun form)
c.f. froshmanic (Indiv. noun form)
Froshmania is crazy this year! We're gonna have to have delayed rush or something, since we're not gonna be able to handle all of these froshmanics!
by RehabbedMacAddict February 24, 2009
v. To constantly change one's views on 'hot-button' political issues in order to satisfy the voter contingent. The purpose of this is generally to gain favor for a bid in an important election.
etym. Named after Sen. Bill Frist, who changed his opinion on stem-cell research in order to align more with that of the public's.
etym. Named after Sen. Bill Frist, who changed his opinion on stem-cell research in order to align more with that of the public's.
A lot of people would retrospectively accuse John Kerry of fristing during the 2004 election campaign.
by RehabbedMacAddict June 15, 2006
Yeah, my bank lawyer suggested that I try and sue the hospital for malpractice when I got an infection after my surgery. I don't know if I'm going to believe her, since it seemed like she was totally fristing.
by RehabbedMacAddict June 15, 2006