Which family would that be, exactly? The family in which one was raised (parents & siblings), or the family one lives with as an adult (spouse & children), or are you asking for a medical history of biological family members (some people want to include aunts/uncles/nieces/nephews/cousins when there are significant issues, and some people say that's too far removed), grandparents...?
Regardless of how you interpret "family," isn't that information already on the paperwork, and so not really a necessary question?
I don't do those forms. I take the whole history myself.
I used to use them, but found that between trying to clarify points, read handwriting, and taking my own history it was actually faster to just do it myself.
You are right about the forms, BTW. Most folks handwriting is just awful, older people are slower than dirt at writing stuff, and people "read" questions but don't *read* them. Allergies to drugs (real allergies) are the most overlooked.
I want to use someone else's family! I didn't know that was an option. My family is a medical train wreck, so if I can use someone else's....wow...why didn't I think of that?
My running joke whenever a friend goes off to the bathroom is for me to ask them to 'go for me, too.' No special requests, mind you, just do for me what you're doing...
You don't use those damn history forms?! You take the history YOURSELF?! Okay, now I'm floored. Wherever it was that you learned this technique--be it at your medical school or your residency--that's where I want to go to learn medicine, so you'll have to tell me where to apply. And where to find others like you.
(Especially because the next doctor that makes me fill out a 20 page form only to have his nurse ask me all the same questions and then ask me the same questions himself is going to get a swift kick in the 'nads.)
Well, since you asked about someone else's family, let me tell you about mine.....
ReplyDeleteNo, the Royal Family, of course.
ReplyDeleteOf Japan.
"Sorry, but the Don says we're never supposed to discuss Family business with outsiders."
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny! Really?!?!
ReplyDeleteJust wandered over to your blog. Love it!
Yup. Really.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, the family question. I was adopted. So it's a short conversation. I'm a mystery! : )
ReplyDeleteTHE family?
ReplyDeleteWhich family would that be, exactly? The family in which one was raised (parents & siblings), or the family one lives with as an adult (spouse & children), or are you asking for a medical history of biological family members (some people want to include aunts/uncles/nieces/nephews/cousins when there are significant issues, and some people say that's too far removed), grandparents...?
Regardless of how you interpret "family," isn't that information already on the paperwork, and so not really a necessary question?
I don't do those forms. I take the whole history myself.
ReplyDeleteI used to use them, but found that between trying to clarify points, read handwriting, and taking my own history it was actually faster to just do it myself.
Hope you took your Sarcasma today! In your place, I would have had a probably-irresistible urge to make a smartass comment in reply. :)
ReplyDeleteThat makes more sense. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty cool to have a doctor ask questions and actually listen to the answers.
Priceless, absolutely priceless. LOL.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about the forms, BTW. Most folks handwriting is just awful, older people are slower than dirt at writing stuff, and people "read" questions but don't *read* them. Allergies to drugs (real allergies) are the most overlooked.
Great stuff. Love your blog.
"Do you mean my actual physical family, or my family in World of Warcraft?"
ReplyDeleteLast time I asked that question, the patient looked at his wife and asked her about "that heart thing that your uncles all had".
ReplyDeleteI should have asked about consanguinity next...
I want to use someone else's family! I didn't know that was an option. My family is a medical train wreck, so if I can use someone else's....wow...why didn't I think of that?
ReplyDeleteThat's a crazy world you live in ... which world..?
ReplyDeleteMy running joke whenever a friend goes off to the bathroom is for me to ask them to 'go for me, too.' No special requests, mind you, just do for me what you're doing...
ReplyDeleteMum says we're never to talk about what goes on at home, it's private, no one else's business....so I'll have to say no.
ReplyDeleteSame lady as time zone lady?
ReplyDeleteSounds similar to pharmacy: have you been here before?
No but my wife/sister/2nd cousin once removed has.
Or. No but I go to Competitor Pharmacy.
My second favortie:
I'd like to know if a rx is ready.
Who is it for?
Me
Now I just ask What is the name?
Would you consider getting whacked a major illness?
ReplyDeleteYou don't use those damn history forms?! You take the history YOURSELF?! Okay, now I'm floored. Wherever it was that you learned this technique--be it at your medical school or your residency--that's where I want to go to learn medicine, so you'll have to tell me where to apply. And where to find others like you.
ReplyDelete(Especially because the next doctor that makes me fill out a 20 page form only to have his nurse ask me all the same questions and then ask me the same questions himself is going to get a swift kick in the 'nads.)