Generally we use meaningful acronyms in those cases. Still a code, but one that ...

JshWright on Sept 24, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Simple words that save lives: lessons from “expert...

Generally we use meaningful acronyms in those cases. Still a code, but one that is a lot less arbitrary. e.g. EDP="Emotionally disturbed person", or EtOH=Ethanol