General
agmi
What does agmi mean?
Blunt shorthand for a patient whose prognosis is hopeless.
"Massive infarct, poor response — frankly AGMI."
Origin
US medical slang acronym.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'AGMI' stand for?
'Ain't Gonna Make It' — blunt shorthand for a patient whose prognosis is considered hopeless.
Is 'AGMI' offensive?
It's callous gallows humour about a dying patient, so it's an unofficial term kept out of records and away from families.
Where is 'AGMI' used?
It's US medical slang used informally between staff about grim prognoses.
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