Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Tuesday morning whatever

Ms. Ictal: "So I had a seizure 2 weeks ago, and you did the episiotomy last week. What were the results?"

Dr. Grumpy: "You mean the EEG?"

Ms. Ictal: "Whatever, the test that started with an "E". What did it show?"
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16 comments:

  1. FlaviusMarch 2, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    So I had to look up what an episiotomy was...

    Moonlighting again, Dr. Grumpy?

    -Flavius

    PS: Would that be considered 'burning the candle at both ends'?

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  2. DorisMarch 2, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    If she had really had an episiotomy, show would have known what the results were!

    >:p

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  3. elsiMarch 2, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Still post-ictal?

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  4. ChrisMarch 2, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Wow, I didn't know you were a multi-speciality doctor!

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  5. bobbieMarch 2, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    WOW! I didn't know you were double-boarded!!!

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  6. Grumpy, M.D.March 2, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Neither did I.

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  7. ERPMarch 2, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Did you remember to consent her for both procedures?

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  8. ER's MomMarch 2, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Trying to take over my world?
    ;)

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  9. John WoolmanMarch 2, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    I once sewed up an episiotomy when i was a neurosurgery senior house officer. Long story - but a very short labour.....

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  10. AnonymousMarch 2, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Reminds me of the Optometrist who told a teen-aged patient she had astigmatism. He was surprised to get a phone call from some irate parents, wondering how it was possible their kid could have glaucoma. Big words all sound alike to some people, I suppose.

    Word verification: Typereat (lunch very soon)

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  11. terri cMarch 2, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    OW!!!! She may have more medical problems than just the seizure.

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  12. MahaMarch 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Personally I'm not sure if I'd want an episiotomy at a neurologist's office... but that's just me!

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  13. StudentDocMarch 2, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    So she could come up with a semi-difficult medical word, but not three simple letters - heck, two of those letters are the same!

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  14. Happy VegemiteMarch 2, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Have there been any studies showing the effectiveness of episiotomies as treatment for seizures? If not this could be a golden opportunity!

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  15. bbMarch 2, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Once someone from our office was taking a vacation to Australia. She was sharing with me a bit of history and said "penile colony" while describing the history. I interjected with "you mean penal colony." She simply looked at me and asked "what's the difference?" I actually, and very, very briefly, explained the difference though I couldn't believe I was explaining that to an adult.

    At least in her case, they "sound" somewhat similar. EEG &
    episiotomy, well at least they both share an "E."

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  16. BarbMarch 2, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    I'd much rather have the EEG.

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So wadda you think?