Here's a little common sense tutorial for anyone in the health care system.
If you work at a medical oncologist's office please don't ask "so what brings you in today?"
Please don't ask a cancer patient if they know the cause of their rapid weight loss.
If you wear a white coat with MD after your name please don't cross your fingers in front of a guy with cancer.
Please don't say "you're going to feel some pressure".
~ What they're really saying is "you're about to experience something so ridiculous and you may feel the urge to punch me when this is done"
Please don't say "would you mind if I gave you a physical exam?"
~ What the hell do you think I'm going to say??
And what ever you do please don't ever say "I hate to do this to you without a chance to sit down and get to know you a little better".
~ Dude you could be the best friend in the world and that would not make what you're about to do to me any better!
You're a funny writer, Joe - really enjoying your blog. You, Jess and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers every day!
ReplyDeleteTears of laughter from your comments. You should hand this blog entry to each new doctor/nurse you meet. "Before you say or do anything, please read this." :-)
ReplyDeleteI always knew you were a funny guy Joe, but your ability to find the funny in some of this is outstanding! Loving the positive attitude, keep up the writing so that the rest of us can kick cancer's ass along with you. Hope the nurses get better looking for you. :-)
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