General
gorked
What does gorked mean?
Slang for a patient who is deeply obtunded or unconscious, often from overdose, sedation, or severe illness.
"He came in completely gorked after the overdose."
Origin
Likely from the initialism GORK, 'God Only Really Knows,' once noted on undiagnosable patients' charts.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'gorked' mean?
It's slang for a patient who is unconscious or profoundly unresponsive, often from overdose, sedation, or severe illness.
Where does the word 'gorked' come from?
It likely derives from the initialism GORK, said to stand for 'God Only Really Knows,' once used on hard-to-diagnose patients' charts.
Is 'gorked' appropriate to use in front of patients?
No — it's informal, irreverent slang and not suitable for formal documentation or patient-facing communication.
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