This one was interesting. The Blerp Meme from Sunday Stealing. Hope you are enjoying the last of your weekend, wherever you are!
When you get a headache do you take painkillers right away or try to wait it out?
Depends.
Did you watch Sesame Street when you were little?
Yes.
What’s the last thing you touched, other than your computer?
Rubber bands.
When was the last time you talked to your best friend?
Yesterday.
How often do you listen to music?
Daily.
What color is your cell phone?
White.
What is the last non-alcoholic beverage you drank?
Coffee.
Do you like to wear sweatpants?
No.
What song are you currently listening to? Who sings it?
Anyone who had a heart by Dionne Warwick on the Very Best of Burt Bacharach (I got a lot of collections from Dahey).
Have you ever gotten a black eye?
No.
How many times have you checked up on your ex?
Not many. He's dead.
If you had to get a tattoo what would it be?
My college mascot.
How many tabs are open right now?
Three.
Are you scared of needles?
Only in the hands of inexperienced nurses or phlebotomists. No doctor is going to touch me unless he/she's an anesthesiologist.
Do you believe love can last forever?
If you work really hard.
Are good-byes easy or hard for you?
Depends on who it is. Those eternal good-byes are doozies.
Would you rather sing or dance?
Depends on the song. Some are for singing, others, dancing.
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Sunday, December 15, 2013
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Too ironic
Scenario 1 - Pills, pins and needles.
Today was an interesting day. The specialists are busy at the Hotel and you would have thought it was a full moon.
One patient called into the SU stating, "I need more pain meds and to fix my record. I am not a drug seeker." Also, the patient mentioned that he/she had a numb leg for the entire weekend ("all pins and needles"), telling me how many falls, etc., and how terrible it was, so couldn't we just fill the script.
I mentioned to said patient that it might be prudent to go straight to the ER. "Naw, I can't do that, my leg is numb."
"So how will you get to the drug store to get your script?" I ask.
"Aw," says patient, "I'll just get a ride. Or I'll wait until my appointment tomorrow up at Washington (our main hospital)"
Well, HELLOOO in there! If you can get a ride, you surely can get to the ER, can't you? What made you wait three whole days to call?
Scenario 2 - My nurse is with me today
We had a couple of patients lately in the sister unit who came in with family members. We don't allow them in the room for procedures, but we allow them to talk to the doc and consent and ask as many questions as they desire.
One patient came in with his healthcare professional sibling (supposedly a nurse--no idea what kind). Patient stated in his/her last consult that they had issues and needed x,y,z intervention, all of which we do not do here. Patient still wanted to come. This seemed odd, but we do lots of odd stuff here.
Patient arrives at appointment happy and with sibling and all looks good, except patient has some doubts. This is where Dr. X shines. Dr. X was an internist in another life and he loves talking to people. If he wouldn't have been a doc he probably could have been a wonderful minister. He's folksy and honest and people just genuinely like to talk to him.
Doc excuses me and the trainer from the room and he and his resident talk to this patient and sibling. While we were away, sibling argued with Dr. X and made it sound like Dr. X was the world's biggest jerk. Dr. X. was very exasperated. Patient and sibling actually stormed off out of the room.
Weird thing...same patient called back breathlessly and wanted to talk to us while we were restocking. When I called him/her back, I got voice mail.
To be continued....more to come.
Today was an interesting day. The specialists are busy at the Hotel and you would have thought it was a full moon.
One patient called into the SU stating, "I need more pain meds and to fix my record. I am not a drug seeker." Also, the patient mentioned that he/she had a numb leg for the entire weekend ("all pins and needles"), telling me how many falls, etc., and how terrible it was, so couldn't we just fill the script.
I mentioned to said patient that it might be prudent to go straight to the ER. "Naw, I can't do that, my leg is numb."
"So how will you get to the drug store to get your script?" I ask.
"Aw," says patient, "I'll just get a ride. Or I'll wait until my appointment tomorrow up at Washington (our main hospital)"
Well, HELLOOO in there! If you can get a ride, you surely can get to the ER, can't you? What made you wait three whole days to call?
Scenario 2 - My nurse is with me today
We had a couple of patients lately in the sister unit who came in with family members. We don't allow them in the room for procedures, but we allow them to talk to the doc and consent and ask as many questions as they desire.
One patient came in with his healthcare professional sibling (supposedly a nurse--no idea what kind). Patient stated in his/her last consult that they had issues and needed x,y,z intervention, all of which we do not do here. Patient still wanted to come. This seemed odd, but we do lots of odd stuff here.
Patient arrives at appointment happy and with sibling and all looks good, except patient has some doubts. This is where Dr. X shines. Dr. X was an internist in another life and he loves talking to people. If he wouldn't have been a doc he probably could have been a wonderful minister. He's folksy and honest and people just genuinely like to talk to him.
Doc excuses me and the trainer from the room and he and his resident talk to this patient and sibling. While we were away, sibling argued with Dr. X and made it sound like Dr. X was the world's biggest jerk. Dr. X. was very exasperated. Patient and sibling actually stormed off out of the room.
Weird thing...same patient called back breathlessly and wanted to talk to us while we were restocking. When I called him/her back, I got voice mail.
To be continued....more to come.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Nuggets for April 22
Yes, right on time...almost...is the latest installment of Nuggets from my meanderings on the web. Enjoy!
Could lice prevent asthma? It makes me a little creeped out, though. (Don't think too much and you won't itch!)
http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE53L00M20090422
Walnuts and breast cancer. Another item they'll sell out in the stores now.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE53K52820090421
Diet can increase risk of kidney cancer
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE53J5M320090420?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews
Study Raises Estimate of Paralyzed Americans. Note: the number of MS patients jumps significantly, so take this with a grain of salt.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/21/health/21para.html
Probably the best inadvertent diet film you'll ever see, now on YouTube: SuperSize Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Tv_mihMBA
Blogs to check out
Clinical Cases and Images: The blog of www.clinicalcases.org
http://casesblog.blogspot.com/
Fat Doctor and her recent post on "Lifesavers" is really worth your time
http://fatdoctor.blogspot.com/2009/04/lifesaver.html
Needle phobia is an unreal story you have to read from At Your Cervix
http://atyourcervix.blogspot.com/2009/04/needle-phobia.html
Could lice prevent asthma? It makes me a little creeped out, though. (Don't think too much and you won't itch!)
http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE53L00M20090422
Walnuts and breast cancer. Another item they'll sell out in the stores now.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE53K52820090421
Diet can increase risk of kidney cancer
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE53J5M320090420?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews
Study Raises Estimate of Paralyzed Americans. Note: the number of MS patients jumps significantly, so take this with a grain of salt.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/21/health/21para.html
Probably the best inadvertent diet film you'll ever see, now on YouTube: SuperSize Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Tv_mihMBA
Blogs to check out
Clinical Cases and Images: The blog of www.clinicalcases.org
http://casesblog.blogspot.com/
Fat Doctor and her recent post on "Lifesavers" is really worth your time
http://fatdoctor.blogspot.com/2009/04/lifesaver.html
Needle phobia is an unreal story you have to read from At Your Cervix
http://atyourcervix.blogspot.com/2009/04/needle-phobia.html
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