Yes, we ask on our admission form if you have any guns, knives or other contraband items when you come to the Hotel.
Dr. Grumpy has an article about what happens when you don't.
Moral of the story: NEVER assume. (ever)
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Not so sharp...
And I'm not talking about razors, either.
A recent admission: patient comes in for an evaluation by a specialist that he/she cannot get in his nearby hospital. Patient unpacks stuff and I notice three packs of smokes. Patient had a screaming fit when I advise him/her of our tobacco policy. Nevertheless, I had to do remove the smokes according to appropriate policies. Patient was counseled re: quitting. We offer appropriate support for those nicotine needs-- patches, gum, etc. Patient calms down and apologizes.
To assure his happiness, said patient also brings some snacks, and a few cans of soda. In addition to the soda, I notice the non-alcoholic beer. Another argument ensues (nicely of course), but I had to get one of our bosses to confiscate that. Patient just refused to part with the near beer without an authority present.
The ironic part: Admitting MD notes that patient would have come to us sooner had he/she not been busy cleaning up legal issues related to alcohol.
A recent admission: patient comes in for an evaluation by a specialist that he/she cannot get in his nearby hospital. Patient unpacks stuff and I notice three packs of smokes. Patient had a screaming fit when I advise him/her of our tobacco policy. Nevertheless, I had to do remove the smokes according to appropriate policies. Patient was counseled re: quitting. We offer appropriate support for those nicotine needs-- patches, gum, etc. Patient calms down and apologizes.
To assure his happiness, said patient also brings some snacks, and a few cans of soda. In addition to the soda, I notice the non-alcoholic beer. Another argument ensues (nicely of course), but I had to get one of our bosses to confiscate that. Patient just refused to part with the near beer without an authority present.
The ironic part: Admitting MD notes that patient would have come to us sooner had he/she not been busy cleaning up legal issues related to alcohol.
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