Dr. Grumpy: "This is Dr. Grumpy."
Doctor Er: "Oh, crap, I didn't think you'd pick up so fast. Hey I need to talk to you about one of your seizure patients."
Dr. Grumpy: "Sure. What's up?"
Doctor Er: "It's a guy, I think in his 40's, he's on one of those newer seizure meds? He says he hasn't seen you for about a year?"
Dr. Grumpy: "Do you have a name?"
Doctor Er: "I, uh, don't have the chart in front of me. He takes an epilepsy medication? Does that sound familiar?"
Dr. Grumpy: "It could be quite a few patients. Do you have a date of birth?"
Doctor Er: "Honestly, I figured I'd be on hold for a few minutes, so I'm not at the computer. Actually, I'm sitting on the can right now. How about I call you back in a few minutes when I'm done?"
Dr. Grumpy: "That's fine."
Doctor Er: "Thanks."
(click)
9 comments:
Hah! Any seasoned EM doc should expect at least 2 critical results, 1 admit, and 2-3 annoyed consultants to call in the second the scrubs are loosened. Thanks for your patience!
TMI!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought ER docs were capable of doing a 12 hour shift without fluid and food input or output...
Apparently this guy was never a boy scout, or he would have been prepared.
I honestly impressed he’s able to take a dump at work given how busy they are in the ED.
As an intern, I made a personal vow I'd take at least five minutes for lunch break when I witnessed my preceptor nearly choke to death on a ham sandwich... He picked up the phone too quickly. We'd learning the Heimlich Maneuver in First Aid, so I recognized the gasps and bulging eyes. Choking to death is never worth it. I've even managed to allow the phone to ring five times in a row before answering it.
Red hair, slightly balding, death before dishonor tat on right shoulder, mustache
Grumpy: Oh, Jimmy Smith or his identical twin Bobby
Call me back, but sanitize the phone first, willya?
Hoo boy, but at least you got off the phone quickly.
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