Thursday, August 30, 2012

Annie's desk, August 29, 2012

Mrs. Autoclave: "Hello?"

Annie: "Hi, this is Annie at Dr. Grumpy's office."

Mrs. Autoclave: "Do you have my test results?"

Annie: "Yes, your neck MRI was fine, and so he'd like to schedule you for an EMG."

Mrs. Autoclave: "Is that the test where they stick needles in your arm?"

Annie: "Yes."

Mrs. Autoclave: "Does he use clean needles?"

Annie: "Of course!"

Mrs. Autoclave: "He's not, like, re-using the same needle on every patient, is he? Or just rubbing it down with a paper towel between patients?"

Annie: "No. It's a disposable needle. He throws it away, and uses a new needle for every patient."

Mrs. Autoclave: "How do I know he's not just fishing it out of the garbage?"

Annie: "You can watch him open the package before the test."

Mrs. Autoclave: "I'm going to have to think about this. I don't trust you people." (click)
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12 comments:

  1. Mark p.s.2August 30, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Patient is scared and needs to do that psychology thing of transference in order not to face the fear.
    Funny or sad ? I don't know.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 30, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    HOW MANY TATTOOS DID SHE HAVE?

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  3. MikeAugust 30, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    "Nah, I just have my dog lick them clean."

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  4. Mad JackAugust 30, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    You know, I have always kind of wondered about that. I mean, that's a lot of needles we're talking, and what with recycling being so important and all... well.

    I'm going to go think this over.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 30, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I understand how you feel. But stuff like this http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/mar/15/health-officials-allege-doctor/ or this http://articles.herald-mail.com/2011-05-25/news/29584352_1_needles-biopsy-letter or this http://www.lvrj.com/news/second-doctor-tells-medical-board-he-reused-needle-guides-in-biopsies-118958369.html happens, then people do get a wee bit worried. Its not as surprising an ask as you might think, is all im saying.

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  6. CrownedwithVictoryAugust 30, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I am a nursing student and last night I was researching "best practice" articles. Among the selections was and article giving advice for all patients to make sure the doctor/nurse/clinic is not reusing needles. So there ya go - she is reading Medline.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 30, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    "Ma'am, Dr. Grumpy cleans his needles three times with water, three times with bleach solution, and three times with water before using the heroin junkie's needle on you. No worries."

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  8. Li'l AzathothAugust 30, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    "But will he be wearing a condom?"

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  9. AnonymousAugust 30, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    She still did not get the point.

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  10. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I suddenly feel like a terribly negligent patient for never asking the medical professional if he/she is reusing needles... perhaps I don't watch enough Dr. Oz.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I feel the same way only about the KY. Where has that been before I came in?

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  12. Crazy RxManSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I give immunizations at my pharmacy. I constantly joke with my patients if they mind if I "recycle" a syringe to give them the shot. I do this with s straight face and serious tone.

    You'd be surprised how many people say YES before I tell them I'm joking.

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So wadda you think?