How to make your own
Dr. Jargon Playing Cards
1. Download this PDF
2. Print out the game on heavy white cardstock.
For best results use a colour printer.
3. Cut the cards to size using a large paper cutter.
the more precise you are, the easier they will be
to handle later.
4. Shuffle cards.
5. Enjoy your new Dr Jargon cards game!
Instructions
Compete to describe key conditions and treatments to your team in jargon-free and childfriendly language.
Suitable for 3-8 players.
The Cards
Key Word at top of each card. Jargon Words beneath.
Set up
Choose 2 equal teams. Put timer on table and card deck face down.
Gameplay
1. Team 1 selects a player to act as Jargon Buster and start the game.
2. Jargon Buster selects the top card, keeping it hidden from their teammates. They should
look at the card and allow Team 2 to also see it.
3. Start the timer (1 min). Team 1 must try to guess as many Key Words as possible in 1 min.
4. The Jargon Buster then describes the Key Word to teammates using child-friendly
language. They must not use any Jargon Words from the card.
5. Team 2 listens for Jargon Words. If they hear any jargon, or other words they feel are not
child-friendly, they should shout “JARGON” – this means Team 1 are busted!
6. If they are busted, the card goes to the bottom of the pack. They must select the next
card and describe the Key Word.
7. If their team mates guess the Key Word, they win the card.
8. Jargon Buster continues selecting cards and describing until 1 min expires. Play passes to
Team 2, who now select their first Jargon Buster.
9. Teams keep taking turns - make sure everyone has the chance to be the Jargon Buster.
Winning
The team who has won the most cards at the end wins!
Rules for the Jargon Buster
• Child friendly language only!
• No gestures, sounds effects or noises.
• No initials, abbreviations or parts of Jargon Words allowed.
• No use of “sounds like” or “rhymes with”
Only got 3 players? Play as individuals not teams – during each turn, have 1 Jargon Buster, 1
guesser and 1 checker. Then switch roles!
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
HIV
Lymphocyte
Virus
Marrow
Immune system
Chemotherapy
Opportunistic
Lethargy
Chronic
Anaemia
1-001
1-002
Allergic Rhinitis
Amenorrhoea
Inflammation
Absence
Allergen
Menstruation
Nasal
Menarche
Mucous
Puberty
Membrane
Hormones
1-003
1-004
Anaemia
Anal Atresia
Haemoglobin
Imperforate
Red blood cells
Tissue
Iron
Membrane
Deficiency
Fistula
Fatigue
Perineum
1-005
1-006
Anaphylaxis
Anorexia Nervosa
Allergy
Disorder
Epipen
Psychiatric
Oedema
Distorted
Adrenaline
Perception
Wheeze
Obsessive
1-007
1-008
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Antibiotics
Femur
Bacteria
Tibia
Penicillin
Condyle
Virus
Posterior
Organism
Lateral
Intravenous
1-009
1-010
Appendicitis
Asthma
Inflammation
Wheeze
Appendix
Bronchial
Abdominal
Airway
Surgery
Stimulus
Perforation
Narrowing
1-011
1-012
Atrio-Septal Defect
Attention Deficity Hyperactivity Disorder
Congenital
Hyperactive
Cardiac
Impulsive
Oxygenated blood
Disruptive
Murmur
Mental
Atrium
Excessive
1-013
1-014
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Bacteria
Sensory
Microorganism
Perception
Cell
Interaction
Infection
Interpretation
Antibiotics
Withdrawal
Virus
1-015
1-016
Barium Swallow
Bell's Palsy
X-ray
Unilateral
Oesophagus
Paralysis
Gastrointestinal
Cranial
Tract
Facial
Pharynx
Steroids
1-017
1-018
Benign Intracranial Hypertension
Bronchiolitis
Neurology
Inflammation
Palsy
Bronchioles
Papilloedema
Respiratory
Idiopathic
Syncytial
Cranial
Virus
1-019
1-020
Bulimia Nervosa
Cannula
Disorder
Intravenous
Binge
Peripheral
Purge
Catheter
Psychiatric
Venous
Distorted
Tourniquet
1-021
1-022
Cellulitis
Cerebral Palsy
Bacteria
Motor
Subcutaneous
Neurology
Infection
Gait
Dermis
Asphyxia
Antibiotics
Tone
1-023
1-024
Chemotherapy
Chickenpox
Cells
Infectious
Immune system
Virus
Oncology
Vesicles
Intravenous
Fever
Tumour
Airborne
1-025
1-026
Chlamydia
Cleft Palate
Bacteria
Congenital
Transmitted
Antenatal
Asymptomatic
Unilateral
Inflammation
Bilateral
Antibiotics
Fusion
1-027
1-028
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coeliac Disease
Congenital
Bowel
Aortic arch
Sensitive
Hypertension
Gluten
Artery
Digest
Ventricle
Abdominal
1-029
1-030
Colonoscopy
Congenital Cataracts
Endoscopic
Lens
Rectum
Red reflex
Colon
Syndrome
Biopsy
Genetic
Large bowel
Ophthalmologist
1-031
1-032
Conjunctivis
Croup
Discharge
Stridor
Inflammation
Virus
Infection
Steroids
Vision
Larynx
Photophobia
Inflammation
1-033
1-034
CT
Cushing's Disease
X-ray
Hormone
Dimensional
Gland
Cross section
Pituitary
Radiography
Steroids
Imaging
Cortisol
1-035
1-036
Cystic Fibrosis
Depression
Gland
Psychiatric
Mucus
Mental
Genetic
Anti-depressants
Bronchi
Disorder
Intestine
Suicide
1-037
1-038
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Congenital
Insulin
Ultrasound
Diabetes
Dislocation
Dehydration
Femur
Glucose
Breech
Ketones
1-039
1-040
Diphtheria
DMSA Scan
Bacteria
Renal
Vaccination
Radioactive
Immunisation
Pyelonephritis
Croup
Nuclear
Lymph nodes
Diagnosis
1-041
1-042
Down's Syndrome
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Genetic
Genetic
Trisomy
Proximal
Chromosome
Development
Antenatal
Delay
Screening
Inherited
1-043
1-044
Echocardiography
Eczema
Ultrasound
Flexor
Cardiac
Dermatitis
Doppler
Hayfever
Valve
Asthma
Diagnosis
Steroids
1-045
1-046
Electrocardiogram
Electroencephalogram
Electrode
Epilepsy
Cardiac
Neurology
Lead
Electrode
Trace
Neuron
Sinus
Seizure
1-047
1-048
Encephalitis
Epiglottitis
Inflammation
Stridor
Fever
Inflammation
Virus
Intubation
Bacteria
Trachea
Lumbar puncture
Bacteria
1-049
1-050
Epilepsy
Epistaxis
Seizure
Acute
Fit
Mucosa
Spasm
Cauterise
Jerk
Silver nitrate
Consciousness
Packing
1-051
1-052
Febrile Convulsion
Food Allergy
Fit
Hypersensitive
Fever
Antibody
Seizure
Allergen
Pyrexia
Antihistamine
Anti-pyretics
Inflammation
1-053
1-054
Gastroenteritis
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux
Dehydration
Oesophagus
Bowel
Sphincter
Inflammation
Gastric
Bacteria
Inflammation
Virus
Ulcer
1-055
1-056
Gastroschisis
Gonorrhoea
Congenital
Transmitted
Protrusion
Bacteria
Viscera
Pelvic
Abdomen
Antibiotics
Incomplete
Inflammation
1-057
1-058
Haemangioma
Haemophilia
Benign
Inherit
Vascular
Clot
Tumour
Deficiency
Premature
Genetic
Lesion
Vessel
1-059
1-060
Henoch Schonlein Purpura
Hepatitis A
Systemic
Jaundice
Vasculitis
Flu-like
Inflammation
Inflammation
Arthritis
Virus
Respiratory
Faeces
1-061
1-062
Herpes Simplex Virus
Hirschsprung's Disease
Infection
Colon
Genital
Cell
Immune system
Gastrointestinal
Primary
Obstruction
Oral
Ganglia
1-063
1-064
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Human Papilloma Virus
Virus
Transmitted
AIDS
Immunisation
Immune system
Cervical
Body fluids
Vaccination
Infections
Genital
1-065
1-066
Hydrocephalus
Hydronephrosis
Ventricle
Distension
Cerebrospinal
Pelvis
Stenosis
Obstruction
Congenital
Renal
Foetus
Atrophy
1-067
1-068
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hypotension
Thyroid
Chronic
Hormone
Artery
Goitre
Systolic
Gland
Diastolic
Overactive
1-069
1-070
Hypoglycaemia
Hypospadias
Glucose
Urethra
Diabetes
Congenital
Hyperglycaemia
Meatus
Insulin
Glans
Consciousness
Distal
1-071
1-072
Hypothyroidism
Immunodeficiency
Underactive
Immune system
Endocrine
Infection
Gland
Suppression
Thyroxine
Autoimmune
Deficiency
Compromised
1-073
1-074
Immunoglobulins
Impetigo
Therapy
Bacteria
Immune system
Infection
Pathogen
Contagious
Antibody
Antibiotics
Antigen
Blister
1-075
1-076
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Insulin
Bowel
Glucose
Inflammation
Pancreas
Crohn's
Diabetes
Ulcerative
Hormone
Colitis
Carbohydrate
1-077
1-078
Intravenous Fluids
Intubation
Saline
Trachea
Cannula
Laryngoscope
Electrolytes
Ventilation
Solution
Anaesthetist
Crystalloid
Endotracheal
1-079
1-080
Intussusception
Jaundice
Small bowel
Bilirubin
Invaginates
Phototherapy
Enema
Icterus
Ischaemia
Pigmentation
Rectal
Hepatic
1-081
1-082
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Kawasaki Disease
Joint
Autoimmune
Inflammation
Vasculitis
Chronic
Fever
Autoimmune
Lymph nodes
Systemic
Infection
1-083
1-084
Lumbar Puncture
Lyme Disease
Cerebrospinal
Infection
Tap
Erythema
Meningitis
Bacteria
Pressure
Tick
Diagnosis
Flu-like
1-085
1-086
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Malaria
Nuclear
Fever
Radiology
Parasite
Diagnosis
Fatigue
Field
Infection
Atom
Flu-like
1-087
1-088
Marfan Syndrome
Mastoiditis
Genetic
Inflammation
Cardiac
Process
Connective
Infection
Scoliosis
Antibiotics
Tissue
Otitis media
1-089
1-090
Measles
Meningitis
Virus
Inflammation
Fever
Meninges
Immunisation
Bacteria
Contagious
Purpura
Conjunctivitis
Virus
1-091
1-092
Mesenteric Adenitis
Micturating Cystourethrogram
Lymph nodes
Urinary tract
Inflammation
Reflux
Quadrant
Contrast
Appendicitis
Ureter
Diagnosis
Catheter
1-093
1-094
Migraine
Molluscum Contagiosum
Stimulus
Papules
Aura
Virus
Photophobia
Transmission
Phonophobia
Trunk
Genetic
Extremities
1-095
1-096
Mumps
Nasogastric Tube
Fever
Oesophagus
Virus
Gastrointestinal
Gland
Bore
Parotid
pH
Immunisation
Obstruction
1-097
1-098
Nebuliser
Nephrotic Syndrome
Inhale
Oedema
Respiratory
Protein
Aerosol
Renal
Salbutamol
Membrane
Asthma
Permeable
1-099
1-100
Neutropenic Sepsis
Nocturnal Enuresis
Febrile
Involuntary
Immune system
Developmental
Marrow
Primary
Chemotherapy
Urination
Suppressed
Secondary
1-101
1-102
Omphalocele
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Hernia
Patella
Abdominal
Tuberosity
Umbilical
Ligament
Antenatal
Tibia
Exomphalos
Inflammation
1-103
1-104
Osteomyelitis
Otitis Externa
Inflammation
Chronic
Marrow
Canal
Infection
Bacteria
Bacteria
Inflammation
Arthritis
Acute
1-105
1-106
Otitis Media
Parvovirus
Effusion
Erythema
Glue ear
Respiratory
Infection
B19
Inflammation
Contagious
Discharge
Fifth
1-107
1-108
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Hypoxia
Transmitted
Shunt
Reproductive
Aorta
Gonorrhoea
Foetus
Infertility
Pulmonary artery
Chlamydia
1-109
1-110
Peptic Ulcer
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Endoscopy
Enteral
Helicobacter pylori
Oral
Perforation
Abdominal
Abdominal
Intake
Anti-inflammatory
Nutrition
1-111
1-112
Perthes' Disease
Pharyngitis
Necrosis
Pharynx
Femur
Fever
Arthritis
Virus
Avascular
Respiratory tract
Idiopathic
Inflammation
1-113
1-114
Platelet Transfusion
Pneumonia
Marrow
Bacteria
Cells
Infection
Intravenous
Inflammation
Full blood count
Alveoli
Thrombocytopaenia
Fever
1-115
1-116
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Haematuria
Acne
Genetic
Androgens
Renal
Menstrual
Hypertension
Hirsutism
Polydipsia
Infertility
1-117
1-118
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Precocious Puberty
Psychiatric
Menstruation
Distress
Development
Mental
Pubic
Cues
Genital
Therapy
Characteristics
1-119
1-120
Pyelonephritis
Pyloric Stenosis
Urinary tract
Duodenum
Renal
Hypertrophy
Bacteria
Ultrasound
Reflux
Mass
Inflammation
Projectile
1-121
1-122
Quinsy
Rabies
Abscess
Virus
Tonsillits
Saliva
Fever
Infection
Peritonsillar
Nervous system
Lymph nodes
Vaccination
1-123
1-124
Renal Calculus
Rubella
Ureter
German measles
Abdominal
Virus
Colic
Immunisation
Obstruction
Lymph nodes
Loin
Vaccination
1-125
1-126
Scabies
Scaphoid Fracture
Mite
Outstretched
Contagious
Carpal
Infestation
Tenderness
Burrow
Snuff box
Immune system
Displacement
1-127
1-128
Schizophrenia
Scoliosis
Delusion
Syndrome
Symptom
Curvature
Psychiatric
Respiratory
Hallucination
Idiopathic
Mental
Deviation
1-129
1-130
Sebaceous Cyst
Septic Arthritis
Gland
Inflammation
Sebum
Bacteria
Excision
Infection
Follicle
Sepsis
Capsule
Antibiotics
1-131
1-132
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinusitis
Anaemia
Acute
Haemoglobin
Inflammation
Genetic
Virus
Protein
Rhinosinusitis
Crisis
Chronic
1-133
1-134
Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis
Spina Bifida
Femur
Folate
Rotation
Membrane
Capital
Spinal cord
Acetabulum
Neural
Groin
Tube
1-135
1-136
Steroids
Stoma
Inflammation
Abdomen
Hormone
Faeces
Gland
Ileostomy
Adrenal
Colostomy
Immune system
Bowel
1-137
1-138
Testicular Torsion
Tetanus
Occlusion
Vaccination
Blood vessels
Spores
Spermatic cord
Infection
Ischaemia
Trismus
Necrosis
Spasms
1-139
1-140
Thalaessaemia
Toddler's Fracture
Red blood cells
Trauma
Inherited
Distal
Haemoglobin
Undisplaced
Genetic
Tibia
Anaemia
Rotational
1-141
1-142
Tonsilitis
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Pharyngitis
Intravenous
Lymph nodes
Bowel
Fever
Gastrointestinal
Inflammation
Tract
Antibiotics
Enteral
1-143
1-144
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Transient Synovitis of the Hip
Congenital
Irritable
Cyanosis
Inflammation
Oesophagus
Synovium
Trachea
Capsule
Resection
Non-steroidal
1-145
1-146
Tuberculosis
Type 1 Diabetes
Chronic
Pancreas
Sputum
Insulin
Bacteria
Hormone
Pulmonary
Glucose
Infection
Urine
1-147
1-148
Typhoid
Ultrasound
Contaminated
Sonography
Fever
Diagnosis
Bacteria
Imaging
Abdominal
Frequency
Vaccination
Probe
1-149
1-150
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection
Acute
Urine
Pharynx
Bacteria
Larynx
Ureter
Tonsils
Frequency
Fever
Urethra
1-151
1-152
Varicella Zoster
Vasculitis
Herpes
Vein
Chicken pox
Immune system
Contagious
Inflammation
Dormant
Artery
Virus
Autoimmune
1-153
1-154
Verruca
Vesico-Ureteric Reflux
Plantar
Ureter
Wart
Valve
Virus
Urinary tract
Transmission
Retrograde
Lesion
Pyelonephritis
1-155
1-156
Virus
Volvulus
Replicate
Obstruction
Bacteria
Ischaemia
Immune system
Abdominal
Pathogen
Bowel
Transmitted
Distension
1-157
1-158
Whooping Cough
X-Ray
Infection
Radiation
Bacteria
Electromagnetic
Immunisation
Radiography
Respiratory tract
Imaging
Contagious
Electrons
1-159
1-160