Doctors actually

[aussiepax]

I would suggest that medico or doctor is a better term of address than "quack" in these fora. I don't refer to you professional pilots as "fallback human autopilot assistants", as I realise and respect your true value, having read many threads.

[PyroTek]

where did 'quack' originate from anyway? out of interest.

[gingernut]

Quacksalver - a boaster who applies a salve.

(Think it's Dutch or German).

Seems quite a reasonable description.

[Flyin'Dutch']

Oi, you nursey worsey at the back keep quiet.

You know you are the doctors' handmaiden.



AP, I don't think that the colloquial use of the word 'quack' matters too much. It is the context that matters.

[Mac the Knife]

Stick around a bit....your hide'll grow thicker!

(they can call me what they like so long as they pay their bills)



Mac

PS - Obsolete Dutch : Middle Dutch kwak = boast + Middle Dutch salve = unguent - so "ointment-boaster"

[gingernut]

Bloody Nurses, they've all got idea's above there station.

Bring back matron I say.

I still use extracts from this thread http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...ighlight=nurse
when I try encourage nurses to expand their roles.

Gives them a realistic idea of the rocky ride ahead.

I suspect Aussiepax is more concerned about the term "quackery"- unscientific medical advice.

[Oh that's super!]

Could it simply be that the connotation associated with the word 'quack' in Australia is somewhat worse than it is in the British English? Well that's my perception anyway.

Anyway, I am sure no offence is (usually) intended by those who use the term here.



P.S. I like eating ducks.

[Loose rivets]

Well order the bottom half, that way you don't get the bill

[llanfairpg]

You are all quackers.

[obgraham]

Oh come on, Aussiepax, in here we're all pretty civil. I use the term myself at times.
Just wander on down to Jet Blast if you want to experience some real insults!

[Mac the Knife]

"....try encourage nurses to expand their roles...."

I find that usually ends with a slap unless I'm very lucky...



Mac

[gingernut]

You're doing something wrong Mac, it can end up in a bit of slap and tickle if handled correctly.

(Don't they teach you doctors anything?)