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Glossary of Terms 

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Jargon Spoken language that has a normal rate and rhythm but is full of nonsense words.
J.C.A.H.C.O. Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations.
Jejunostomy Tube (J Tube) A type of feeding tube surgically inserted into the small intestine.
Judgment Process of forming an opinion, based on an evaluation of the situation at hand in comparison with personal values, preferences and insights. The ability to make appropriate decisions.
Judgment of Safety The extent to which an individual can correctly judge the dangers and risks in a variety of situations. A patient with poor judgment may smoke in bed late at night, touch a red hot stove burner, or show extreme friendliness to complete strangers. Brain-injured persons with poor insight regarding their impairments are also likely to show poor judgment of safety.

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Material for the glossary was provided by the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA).

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