Sometimes I wonder

Why do specialists forget the basics? Wouldn't you expect your doctor to know the basics about flu, even if he/she were not an internist or primary care provider?

I really did want to bang my head into the large conference table as I explained to a patient (who was being evaluated for a specialty rehab program) the basics of caring for someone (grandchild) with the flu.

Said MD walked in and acted as if he/she was clueless to any of the guidelines. It's very handy that the Nursing department makes us do an in-service on flu EVERY year here at the Hotel.

I thought it was a little overkill, but having enough knowledge to explain to patients seems like something an MD might be able to do, too.

I'm just adding this to the crazy day list at the Hotel.

More later...