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Quid pro quo medicine

The art of practicing medicine such that a patient is subjected to tests which will not alter the direction of treatment, and refusing treatment until the patient complies. When a doctor requires a test or procedure more harmful or risky than providing appropriate treatment to see if there is improvement.
Dr. Clarke is practicing Quid pro quo medicine, he wants me to have an ERCP with sphincterotomy when a CT Scan carries less risk, less cost and is more accurate than his subjecting opinion.
by Leithian August 24, 2021
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Lat. What for what; something for something.
A nice dinner, drinks, and a show quid pro quo, use your imagination
by gAZI March 24, 2003
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"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you" P.S. Not to do with religion but LIFE in general.
by Mo Kime November 25, 2003
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Quid pro quo is the political equivalent to a reach-around while committing rape
Trump's idea of Quid Pro Quo is grabbing them by the pussy while he's rapping them in the ass.
by too far left November 8, 2019
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something exchanged for something equal
The told me it was to be a quid pro quo, but they never gave me the info they said I would receive.
by The Return of Light Joker October 21, 2010
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A latin phrase that translates into "what for what". It essentially means that if you do something for me, I'll do something for you as a fair exchange.
Only pinko's believe in Quid Pro Quo and as a result, they should be ripped off because of their beliefs.
by The Flying Dutchman January 30, 2004
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Where two or more people receive an equal-size measure of baccy-chew.
I can respect nicotine-wad-chomping buddies' wanting to "share and share alike" by practicing quid pro quo, but surely there are less disgusting --- not to mention less hazardous to your health --- ways to display fairness of mind???
by QuacksO April 20, 2019
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