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Date: 06 July 2010 12:45:00
So I have a patient who won't let any doctors examine him. He's not keen on physios either. The physios have worked out that if the patient thinks they're nurses, he'll co-operate with them. I was sent in to attempt an examination yesterday. It went a bit like this...
Yay: Hi Mr Codswallop, how are you today?
Mr C: Not too bad. Have you come to clean the place up a bit? *glances at unmade bed and the small amount of rubbish on his table*
Yay: Yep that's right. Now show me the rash on your back.
Mr C: Oh ok then *removes all necessary and some unnecessary clothing items*
Yay: And is there any pain when I push on your tummy?
Mr C: Nope, no pain. Do you want to look at my feet too?
Yay: Yep... and now I'll listen to your lungs.... and heart....
Mr C: do whatever you need to do.
I was wondering what would happen if Mr C suddenly wondered why the cleaner needed to look at his rash and listen to his lungs, but luckily it didn't come up in the conversation.