BMJ  2008;336:1146 (24 May), doi:10.1136/bmj.39583.688426.3A

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Should "policlinics" replace "polyclinics"?

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The spellcheckers of my English and French computers accept both polyclinic and policlinic. Etymology suggests that the focus of polyclinic is the multiple competences of the heath professionals while that of policlinic (Greek: polis, the town) is proximity. Might spelling influence the current discussions?1

Michel R Odent, director

1 Primal Health Research Centre, London NW3 2JR

modent@aol.com

Competing interests: None declared.

  1. Finch R. When is a polyclinic not a polyclinic? BMJ 2008;336:916-8. (26 April.)[Free Full Text]

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